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FH04 TFV

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,443 mi
Last recorded69,443 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 TFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2011 69,443 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 16 May 2007 27,504 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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FH04 TFV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH04 TFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH04 TFV?

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What year was FH04 TFV registered?

FH04 TFV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is FH04 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 TFV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH04 TFV have outstanding finance?

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