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GV54 VNH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,499 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers slow

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,499 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

wipers slow

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,115 miles

COOLANT LEAK.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush INNER REAR. (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush INNER REAR. (2.5.B.2b)

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

COOLANT LEAK.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,426 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,937 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear brake pads wearing

screen damage

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,455 miles

front brake pads wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 6 Dec 2008 14,664 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 5,905 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 VNH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

GV54 VNH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is GV54 VNH safe to buy?

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