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FH04 TGK

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,254 mi
Last recorded82,254 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 TGK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 82,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 81,296 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has low efficiency

Pass 6 May 2020 79,681 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low efficiency

Pass 15 May 2019 77,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake noisey when rotated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 75,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 68,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 59,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 54,158 miles

slight oil leak from vac pump

Pass 28 May 2012 48,588 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 48,420 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 42,231 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 36,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 24,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,055 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 TGK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TGK, 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

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What year was FH04 TGK registered?

FH04 TGK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is FH04 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 TGK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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