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EG04 YEX

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,795 mi
Last recorded116,795 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,795 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 116,795 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 73,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,486 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 57,486 miles

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

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

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

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 YEX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

EG04 YEX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is EG04 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 YEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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