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FH04 VVE

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VVE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 85,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 85,616 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 63,733 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,642 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 61,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eng oil low

control arm brackets worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,990 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 58,990 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 50,194 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2011 50,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 41,041 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer support bracket cracked

Fail 23 May 2009 37,011 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear outer brake pads approx 5mm

rear tyres 3mm

some wear and corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 23 May 2009 37,011 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear outer brake pads approx 5mm

rear tyres 3mm

some wear and corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,433 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,787 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 26,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VVE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVE, 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 FH04 VVE registered?

FH04 VVE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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