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145 MCG

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration145 MCG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,596 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 82,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,226 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,969 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake effort poor

Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2013 76,448 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,657 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 58,124 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 42,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,853 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres have small cuts in them

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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145 MCG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 145 MCG, 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 145 MCG registered?

145 MCG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is 145 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 145 MCG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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