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ALZ 4849

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4849
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,936 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,030 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 82,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 80,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,306 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,910 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,907 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,989 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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ALZ 4849 is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ALZ 4849, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALZ 4849?

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What year was ALZ 4849 registered?

ALZ 4849 is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is ALZ 4849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 4849 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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