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GY54 PZN

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,633 mi
Last recorded51,633 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 PZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 51,633 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,561 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 40,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2017 38,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,579 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 29,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,723 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2011 23,255 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 23,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,665 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 19,663 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,474 miles

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 16,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,323 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,267 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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GY54 PZN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY54 PZN, 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 GY54 PZN registered?

GY54 PZN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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