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EA04 MYC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 MYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish advise only

Offside Rear hand brake performance low compared to N/s

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,800 miles

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

Nearside Front play in brake reaction bush

Nearside Rear indicator dim but still working

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre

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

Offside Front play in brake reaction bush

Offside Rear indicator starting to show white light

Fail 22 Aug 2016 90,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front play in brake reaction bush

Nearside Rear indicator dim but still working

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre

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

Offside Front play in brake reaction bush

Offside Rear indicator starting to show white light

oil leak from engine requires investigation

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,028 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 86,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,634 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,632 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 61,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,151 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 MYC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA04 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

EA04 MYC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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