CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV04 VNX

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,451 mi
Last recorded104,451 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VNX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 104,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,829 miles

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

had to top up engine oil 2lts for emission test

Fail 28 Sep 2016 68,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mtg.bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mtg bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

had to top up engine oil 2lts for emission test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,107 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,030 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV04 VNX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV04 VNX, 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

How do I check the history of AV04 VNX?

You can check the full history of AV04 VNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV04 VNX registered?

AV04 VNX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AV04 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 VNX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV04 VNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV04 VNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.