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EG04 RVN

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 RVN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 79,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,373 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 67,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,279 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 48,511 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2013 48,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,093 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 37,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2009 27,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,456 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED. ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS,

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,282 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 22,282 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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EG04 RVN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG04 RVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG04 RVN registered?

EG04 RVN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 August 2004.

Is EG04 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 RVN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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