MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,035 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and has damage to side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front nail in tyre and has worn heavily on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
Both front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Dampness around fuel filter but no obvious leaks
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Dampness around fuel filter but no obvious leaks
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres perished slightly
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge on raised platform sections of tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished slightly
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge on raised platform sections of tread
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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BV04 EBK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EBK, 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 EBK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 2004.
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