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GV54 RUY

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,162 mi
Last recorded78,162 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RUY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,134 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,856 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front indicator lens broken

engine oil on min

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear advise replace

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,843 miles

near side handbrake poor effort indicating adjustment or repaire required

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,812 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,710 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake vaccum pump leaking oil and cam cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,680 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 25,616 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 13,187 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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GV54 RUY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV54 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV54 RUY registered?

GV54 RUY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is GV54 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 RUY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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