MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damage to windscreen
play in wiper linkage
rear number plate deteriorated
slight imbalance detected on front brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S Wiper arm appears to be loose.
O/S wiper blade falling apart, and is scratching winscreen.
Rear Number plate delaminating
Unable to fully inspect Outer sills due to plastic trim panels fitted.
Windscreen damaged in swept area, within limits at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
N\S\F Door Mirror Glass Cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT04 VYB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FT04 VYB, 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 FT04 VYB registered?
FT04 VYB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 2004.
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