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BL04 YTD

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YTD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2013 49,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,474 miles

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

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,732 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,235 miles

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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 YTD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

BL04 YTD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BL04 YTD safe to buy?

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