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BV04 EAC

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,308 mi
Last recorded177,308 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 EAC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 177,308 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 170,461 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 166,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 157,316 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 26 Nov 2011 156,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 144,113 miles

front discs rusty.slight play in front ball joints.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 134,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 23 Aug 2008 121,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 121,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,391 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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BV04 EAC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV04 EAC, 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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BV04 EAC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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