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FC04 VKE

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,360 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,558 miles

child seat fitted nsr

oil residue on engine

osr brake pipe corroded

rear wiper poor

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,557 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted nsr

oil residue on engine

osr brake pipe corroded

rear wiper poor

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,638 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,492 miles

Oil leak

various brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

various brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,967 miles

N/S non obligatory mirror glass missing.

Engine oil leak on to exhaust manifold.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 68,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad warning light on.

N/S non obligatory mirror glass missing.

Vehicle pulling right when driving.

Engine oil leak on to exhaust manifold.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front brake discs very worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,578 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,081 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,792 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have small cracks in tread

nearside front tyre slightly scuffed on sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have small cracks in tread

nearside front tyre slightly scuffed on sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,468 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 19,951 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 19,951 miles

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

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

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 VKE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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