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AK04 CLN

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,065 mi
Last recorded125,065 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 125,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 125,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 115,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 88,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 68,848 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 121,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 109,318 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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AK04 CLN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK04 CLN, 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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What year was AK04 CLN registered?

AK04 CLN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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