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BL04 MEU

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,225 mi
Last recorded48,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 MEU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,062 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,060 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,963 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,043 miles

certain items not checked underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,588 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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BL04 MEU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BL04 MEU, 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 BL04 MEU registered?

BL04 MEU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is BL04 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 MEU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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