MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust hangers weak
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)
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
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
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
slight wear to both front suspension arm rear bushes.
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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AK04 VYM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2004.
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