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FG04 XPC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,575 mi
Last recorded111,575 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,575 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 110,321 miles

Oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2022 107,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,211 miles

Oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,186 miles

Oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2019 102,661 miles

Stone chip to windscreen

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2019 102,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip to windscreen

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface cracking to rear tyres

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface cracking to rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 84,910 miles

Brake servo leaking replaced (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads to be replaced (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,882 miles

Front tyres worn and anti rollbar link rubbers poor.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,389 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,892 miles

front brake disc faces showing corosion on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2009 33,892 miles

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

front brake disc faces showing corosion on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,069 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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FG04 XPC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG04 XPC, 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 FG04 XPC registered?

FG04 XPC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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