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EO04 FDP

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,002 mi
Last recorded171,002 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 FDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 171,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 157,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 147,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 135,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 135,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 130,221 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 130,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,863 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 122,863 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 111,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,891 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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EO04 FDP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO04 FDP, 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 EO04 FDP registered?

EO04 FDP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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