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04L2276

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,999 mi
Last recorded148,999 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration04L2276
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2022 148,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 148,998 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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04L2276 is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 04L2276, 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

How do I check the history of 04L2276?

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What year was 04L2276 registered?

04L2276 is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is 04L2276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 04L2276 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 04L2276 have outstanding finance?

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