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EA04 EZF

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,993 mi
Last recorded129,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 EZF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,749 miles

Oil leak ()

rear tyres worn close to wear marks

Pass 22 Nov 2016 110,279 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 110,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S And O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S And O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,641 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,722 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,654 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,481 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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EA04 EZF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA04 EZF, 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 EA04 EZF registered?

EA04 EZF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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