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EJ04 FYB

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,720 mi
Last recorded55,720 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 55,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 55,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,206 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,469 miles

Both rear tyres perished with age.

Could not see front or rear pads.

DSC light came on and off but never stayed on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR brake pipe slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,303 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 29,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 24,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2011 22,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 20,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,859 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2008 17,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2007 16,129 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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EJ04 FYB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ04 FYB, 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 EJ04 FYB registered?

EJ04 FYB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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