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AF04 BNB

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,895 mi
Last recorded83,895 miles
Recorded on4 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BNB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2015 83,895 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2015 83,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,041 miles

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

brake pipes greased at rear

front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 13 May 2013 63,672 miles

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

exhaust front bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,204 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyres all perishing

Pass 19 May 2010 42,118 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2010 42,104 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2009 36,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,626 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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AF04 BNB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF04 BNB, 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 AF04 BNB registered?

AF04 BNB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is AF04 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 BNB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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