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AK04 VVX

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake servo slightly weak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,309 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 97,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,257 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear parts of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres starting to wear on edges and perish

Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,660 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,660 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,263 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,255 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,616 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,679 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,612 miles

1. O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

2. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE NEARING MAX WEAR.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 25,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,118 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 VVX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AK04 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

AK04 VVX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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