2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · CE54 GWU
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 86,786 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/11/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
CE54 GWU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2015
- 86,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CE54 GWU Mileage History
- 23/08/200729,791 mi
- 27/05/200836,487 mi+6,696 mi
- 20/05/200942,430 mi+5,943 mi
- 24/05/201047,737 mi+5,307 mi
- 24/05/201152,798 mi+5,061 mi
- 31/05/201265,648 mi+12,850 mi
- 31/05/201265,648 mi
- 13/05/201372,446 mi+6,798 mi
- 15/05/201372,447 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/201476,680 mi+4,233 mi
- 29/05/201586,786 mi+10,106 mi
Average of roughly 7,341 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
CE54 GWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (CE54 GWU) between August 2007 and May 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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