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BW04 NFU

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,788 mi
Last recorded157,788 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NFU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 157,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 157,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L ON

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 147,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front back plate corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 147,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front back plate corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,276 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on dash

Fail 10 Jul 2013 82,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2012 77,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,396 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,848 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BW04 NFU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW04 NFU, 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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BW04 NFU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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