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EP04 UWN

2004 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,853 mi
Last recorded108,853 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 UWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,853 miles

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Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,015 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 103,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,784 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,784 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,220 miles

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

The front exhaust support bracket corroded and broken, exhaust still secure and adequately supported.

The nearside rear inner c/v boot has a small split, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded One front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded One front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

The front exhaust support bracket corroded and broken, exhaust still secure and adequately supported.

The nearside rear inner c/v boot has a small split, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,248 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Movement in both front lower ball joints

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot split

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre low and deteriorated

Suspect parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,694 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside floor corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 88,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside floor corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,057 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,123 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,243 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,327 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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EP04 UWN is a 2004 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EP04 UWN, 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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EP04 UWN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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