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AG04 UGN

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,659 mi
Last recorded99,659 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 UGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 99,659 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,773 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,589 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2014 76,047 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2014 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 64,821 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,446 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 57,446 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,405 miles

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

front wheel tracking out

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,537 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,233 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,059 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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AG04 UGN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AG04 UGN, 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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AG04 UGN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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