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EK04 ZHC

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,992 mi
Last recorded145,992 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZHC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 145,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,315 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 142,315 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 138,488 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 126,180 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 126,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 120,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,066 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2009 76,595 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 59,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,470 miles

n/s/r + o/s/sf tyre 3mm

windows seated

Fail 21 Nov 2007 44,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r + o/s/sf tyre 3mm

windows seated

Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,949 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 ZHC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

EK04 ZHC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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