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BL04 YFW

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YFW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 80,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,114 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,442 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YFW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFW, 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 BL04 YFW registered?

BL04 YFW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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