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GV54 VMU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,845 mi
Last recorded72,845 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VMU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake slight reserve travel

Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,960 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,092 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake travel on limit

Fail 28 Jul 2015 48,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

park brake travel on limit

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,094 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 34,093 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,920 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,404 miles

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 VMU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMU, 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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What year was GV54 VMU registered?

GV54 VMU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is GV54 VMU safe to buy?

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