CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD04 HFA

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 102,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

noise from engine

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

oil leak from filler cap, incorrect cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 101,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 100,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 97,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 94,181 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 89,599 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 89,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,970 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 75,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 68,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,500 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 61,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 54,281 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 54,281 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 48,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,650 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD04 HFA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AD04 HFA, 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 AD04 HFA?

You can check the full history of AD04 HFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD04 HFA registered?

AD04 HFA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is AD04 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 HFA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD04 HFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD04 HFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.