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GY54 XOP

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,748 mi
Last recorded119,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XOP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 119,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 119,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,428 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,310 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 105,310 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,789 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 103,789 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 101,445 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,956 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but still maintaining sealing arrangement

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,956 miles

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

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

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but still maintaining sealing arrangement

Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,914 miles

front exhaust section bracket corrode up.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & side wall perishe up.

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 94,338 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust brakit deterating

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,632 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,632 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,717 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,779 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

off and near side front and rear tyres are perished.

undershield fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,547 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

off and near side front and rear tyres are perished.

undershield fitted.

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 XOP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

GY54 XOP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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