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GY54 ZPW

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,088 mi
Last recorded97,088 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 ZPW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 97,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 97,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,787 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front bump stops perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stops perished

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front bump stops perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stops perished

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs rusty

fuel cap sealing device cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,615 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 91,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Petrol cap seal perishing

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,939 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,032 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,953 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,362 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,471 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 59,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,388 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,388 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,640 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZPW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZPW, 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 GY54 ZPW registered?

GY54 ZPW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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