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BT04 XVH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,420 mi
Last recorded52,420 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XVH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 48,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,986 miles

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

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

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 4 Jul 2012 35,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,303 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,642 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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BT04 XVH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT04 XVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT04 XVH registered?

BT04 XVH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is BT04 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 XVH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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