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FG04 XPU

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,094 mi
Last recorded50,094 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 45,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 38,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,242 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 21,891 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 21,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,900 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,190 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,153 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,867 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,458 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 XPU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

FG04 XPU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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