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BM04 ZHU

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,170 mi
Last recorded85,170 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZHU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 85,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,896 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 75,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge and outer sidewall worn/perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak several areas. ()

vehicle smells of burning.

Fail 29 Apr 2017 71,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge and outer sidewall worn/perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak several areas. ()

engine management light on and misfiring.

vehicle smells of burning.

Pass 6 May 2016 65,888 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

creamy substance in engine oil, on dipstick.

oil leak/s

smells of burning oil.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 51,708 miles

o/s front lower arm rear bush slight wear eveident

Fail 9 May 2014 51,708 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s front lower arm rear bush slight wear eveident

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 51,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,190 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

slight fluid leak from front power steering pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,169 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 21,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 14,715 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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BM04 ZHU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BM04 ZHU, 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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BM04 ZHU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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