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AF04 HNP

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,706 mi
Last recorded104,706 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 104,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 103,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 103,204 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,195 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 102,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 101,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 101,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lamp in boot lid has tape around lens

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Aug 2020 98,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 96,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust system is supported.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Noise from engine.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre cracking.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,228 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 88,228 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,514 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,388 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,387 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres are wearing close to the wear bars

Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres are wearing close to the wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,481 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,461 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

adv on light crackes in both front tyres tread

adv on rear brake pads75/0 worn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,145 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,089 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 31,089 miles

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

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 HNP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNP, 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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AF04 HNP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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