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GY54 WBZ

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 WBZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,788 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 77,785 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators incorrect (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,427 miles

Both sides rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pads worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,606 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall marked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,596 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,790 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 WBZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY54 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

GY54 WBZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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