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AK04 ZTW

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,533 mi
Last recorded135,533 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZTW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 135,533 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2016 127,141 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 119,081 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 May 2014 112,101 miles

All four tyre valves are age cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 101,116 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 100,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 92,716 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)

Fail 17 May 2012 92,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 84,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 73,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 64,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,830 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,069 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 ZTW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

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

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