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EO04 TVF

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,165 mi
Last recorded105,165 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 TVF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,165 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,165 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Condition of wipers

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,609 miles

both front tyres only just legal and splitting BORDERLINE

handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre splitting and 2mm inner edge

oil leak on engine

smoke emissions BORDERLINE

wear on front brake disc's and pads BORDERLINE

wear on rear brake disc's

Fail 24 Sep 2014 94,609 miles

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

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

both front tyres only just legal and splitting BORDERLINE

handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre splitting and 2mm inner edge

oil leak on engine

smoke emissions BORDERLINE

wear on front brake disc's and pads BORDERLINE

wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 82,506 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 82,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 64,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,916 miles

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

front and rear brake pads geting low

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,275 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 32,275 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car has engine and floor covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

offside rear tyre is worn

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 TVF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EO04 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

EO04 TVF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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