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AO04 GKU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,095 mi
Last recorded77,095 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 GKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,095 miles

front no' plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,240 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 61,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 61,538 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,903 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,276 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,015 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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AO04 GKU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO04 GKU, 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

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What year was AO04 GKU registered?

AO04 GKU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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