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A3 LVH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,109 mi
Last recorded62,109 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LVH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 62,109 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 62,109 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,334 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,239 miles

rear brake discs rusted and scored

Fail 29 Dec 2023 55,237 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

rear brake discs rusted and scored

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,029 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 48,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,728 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 34,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,130 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,891 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 27,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,824 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 20,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,134 miles

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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A3 LVH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A3 LVH, 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 A3 LVH registered?

A3 LVH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is A3 LVH safe to buy?

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