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FL04 FYD

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FYD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 139,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,190 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r steel brake pipe slight surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,504 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,910 miles

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 17 Feb 2010 72,087 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,786 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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FL04 FYD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL04 FYD, 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 FL04 FYD?

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What year was FL04 FYD registered?

FL04 FYD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is FL04 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 FYD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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