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A5 VAU

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,773 mi
Last recorded64,773 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,773 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,022 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic trims fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect .

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,874 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Rear mudguard insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Fail 24 Mar 2012 27,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,821 miles

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

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

plastic trim fitted to both outter sills, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,002 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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A5 VAU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey 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 A5 VAU, 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 A5 VAU registered?

A5 VAU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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