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BP04 FYL

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,738 mi
Last recorded76,738 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 FYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 76,738 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 71,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,433 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,870 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to tyre wall n/s/r tyre slight damage to tyre wall

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,652 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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BP04 FYL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP04 FYL, 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 BP04 FYL registered?

BP04 FYL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is BP04 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP04 FYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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