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FN04 WZX

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,035 mi
Last recorded196,035 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 WZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 196,035 miles

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 195,530 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 194,015 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 194,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 193,205 miles

BOTH wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 192,504 miles

n/s front wiper deterioating

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Feb 2011 185,810 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 157,528 miles

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

nearside front fog light and plastic bodywork damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2010 156,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front fog light and plastic bodywork damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2009 131,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall and low

offside front tyre low inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2008 101,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,760 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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FN04 WZX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN04 WZX, 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 FN04 WZX registered?

FN04 WZX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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