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AK04 VUU

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,507 mi
Last recorded132,507 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,830 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,688 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,688 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,891 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 89,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 55,203 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 May 2010 50,045 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,825 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,030 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 VUU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK04 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

AK04 VUU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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