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EK04 ZBP

2004 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZBP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 79,076 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

severe oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,076 miles

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

severe oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,285 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,152 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,482 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 ZBP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZBP, 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 EK04 ZBP registered?

EK04 ZBP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is EK04 ZBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK04 ZBP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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