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GV54 RVN

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RVN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,640 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2019 104,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 100,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ON LIMIT *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,480 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,307 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,703 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,481 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,209 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, both front passenger belts slow to retract

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 RVN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RVN, 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.

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GV54 RVN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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