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EK04 YWZ

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 YWZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,465 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,465 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,177 miles

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 92,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,824 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

full sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2015 80,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight knocking from front suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,790 miles

Both front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

N/S/F door MIL indicates door not closed

Fail 24 Apr 2014 64,784 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

N/S/F door MIL indicates door not closed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,956 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,287 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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EK04 YWZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue 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 EK04 YWZ, 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 EK04 YWZ registered?

EK04 YWZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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