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FH04 VVC

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,355 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,083 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,121 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 VVC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

FH04 VVC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is FH04 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 VVC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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