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AK04 VYM

2004 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VYM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,101 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 3 Aug 2020 108,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,094 miles

All brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust hanger brackets corroded and broken and heatshield insecure

O/s/f tyre perished outside wall

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 Sep 2018 99,081 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust hanger brackets corroded and broken and heatshield insecure

O/s/f tyre perished outside wall

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

Other brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,845 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hangers weak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 91,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

heatshield insecure/exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

fuel cap seal slight cracks

pad warning light displayed on dash

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,147 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower arm rear bushes weak both sides

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,818 miles

slight wear to both front suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 79,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight wear and movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,266 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,510 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Sep 2008 41,510 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Sep 2007 25,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,500 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 VYM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK04 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

AK04 VYM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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