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FR04 GYJ

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,779 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,107 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,610 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 64,856 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 64,856 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,095 miles

Exhaust frontpipe bracket broken. Oil leaking from vaccum pump on to exhaust frontpipe.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,029 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,442 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 20 Jul 2012 32,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,214 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 29,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,549 miles

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

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 19,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mounting bracket coroded to excess

nearside front tyre has extensive cut in outer side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,336 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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FR04 GYJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FR04 GYJ, 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 FR04 GYJ registered?

FR04 GYJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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