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AR04 AAX

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,763 miles

Brake discs corroded

Tyre side walls perished

Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,763 miles

Brake discs corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre side walls perished

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,846 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,046 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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AR04 AAX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR04 AAX, 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 AR04 AAX registered?

AR04 AAX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is AR04 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 AAX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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