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FH04 ZGF

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,976 mi
Last recorded130,976 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,976 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fan belt covered in oil

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s&n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

heat shield above rear exhaust is insecure

parking brake efficiency just gone through

rear brake discs corrosion

rear brake pads over half worn

Fail 21 Dec 2021 126,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fan belt covered in oil

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s&n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

heat shield above rear exhaust is insecure

parking brake efficiency just gone through

rear brake discs corrosion

rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,625 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 118,625 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 106,696 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,040 miles

damage to screen, out of drivers view

slight movement in n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 97,810 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,745 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,745 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,255 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 45,026 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,635 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,650 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 ZGF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGF, 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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FH04 ZGF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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