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AX04 MWA

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MWA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,832 miles

both rear springs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

oil leak

traction light & amber parking brake light illuminated

under-body corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear springs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

oil leak

traction light & amber parking brake light illuminated

under-body corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 98,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 82,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wipers now starting to split

Fail 15 May 2015 82,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wipers now starting to split

Pass 21 May 2014 72,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2013 62,778 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 62,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 53,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 53,726 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 44,759 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,757 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 41,067 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 41,067 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 16 May 2009 36,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 30,469 miles

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

very slight cut on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 23 May 2007 23,239 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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AX04 MWA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX04 MWA, 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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AX04 MWA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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