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AO04 WBT

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,874 mi
Last recorded75,874 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey around timing chain area

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,835 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,068 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,942 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 WBT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

AO04 WBT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is AO04 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 WBT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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