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BN04 UBY

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,334 mi
Last recorded130,334 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 UBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,334 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour Showing blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Near side of front bumper is projecting out from its mounting position. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator comes on when side lights are activated. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Near side front indicator comes on when side light switch is activated. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,630 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour offside and nearside front side lights showing blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 123,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,303 miles

Offside Front Has slight cracks in tyre wall

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,909 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 110,016 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,410 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 108,410 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,579 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,579 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 63,712 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,914 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,016 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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BN04 UBY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN04 UBY, 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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BN04 UBY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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