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AO04 HNC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,131 mi
Last recorded45,131 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 45,131 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 36,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,441 miles

All four tyres cracking

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 33,437 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres cracking

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,435 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread no cords showing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,364 miles

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,287 miles

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to wheel chair.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,451 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,759 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,101 miles

small cuit n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2009 23,001 miles

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

small cuit n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,361 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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AO04 HNC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HNC, 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 AO04 HNC registered?

AO04 HNC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is AO04 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 HNC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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