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BK04 GYC

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,845 mi
Last recorded128,845 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,841 miles

exhaust back box blowing slightly

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly low

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,282 miles

rear tyres getting thin on tread 225/50/16

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,188 miles

exhaust mounting bracket broken on backbox

slight noise from diff.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,172 miles

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

slight noise from diff.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,856 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,856 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008
Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,636 miles

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wipers poor

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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BK04 GYC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK04 GYC, 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 BK04 GYC registered?

BK04 GYC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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