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FL04 VNE

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,641 mi
Last recorded55,641 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VNE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,383 miles

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

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

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

chip on windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2016 52,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,311 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,445 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,445 miles

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

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

osf tyre cracked on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on. on the dash

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,701 miles

hand brake lever near end of travel

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,391 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 17,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,202 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 VNE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNE, 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 FL04 VNE registered?

FL04 VNE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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