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FC04 UDS

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,882 mi
Last recorded100,882 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UDS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,882 miles

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

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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,688 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,521 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 77,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,473 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 67,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,739 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,536 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,276 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,937 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,417 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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FC04 UDS 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 70.6%.

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 FC04 UDS, 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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FC04 UDS is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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