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AU04 UTH

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,621 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 118,601 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 115,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,641 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,405 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,299 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 95,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,114 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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AU04 UTH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU04 UTH, 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 AU04 UTH registered?

AU04 UTH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is AU04 UTH safe to buy?

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