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BP04 WYK

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,731 mi
Last recorded87,731 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WYK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,731 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,803 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,656 miles

oil leak

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,719 miles

oil leak

slight blue smoke from exhaust

split in o/s wiper blade but still clears screen

Fail 2 Sep 2014 77,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight blue smoke from exhaust

split in o/s wiper blade but still clears screen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,525 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,525 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,887 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,596 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,544 miles

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

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 WYK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

BP04 WYK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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