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EY04 SYF

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,288 mi
Last recorded111,288 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 SYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 111,288 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,065 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,013 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,103 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,103 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,300 miles

eml light on the dash

Pass 16 Apr 2011 86,887 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,787 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,563 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,941 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 65,933 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,575 miles

Offside rear parking brake sticking slightly after applied and release

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake sticking slightly after applied and release

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,287 miles

Rear hand brake application uneven

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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EY04 SYF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EY04 SYF, 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 EY04 SYF registered?

EY04 SYF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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