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BT04 ZDL

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 142,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 132,802 miles

both rear sections of brake pipe starting to corrod

Pass 25 Jan 2014 126,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 121,022 miles

offside front flexible brake hose perished

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,684 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,512 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,517 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 ZDL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZDL, 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 BT04 ZDL registered?

BT04 ZDL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is BT04 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 ZDL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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