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BD04 HVJ

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,819 mi
Last recorded143,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 HVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 143,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 133,064 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 111,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,288 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 107,283 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,733 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,175 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 62,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,031 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,029 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,620 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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BD04 HVJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD04 HVJ, 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 BD04 HVJ registered?

BD04 HVJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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