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FT04 VYB

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,116 mi
Last recorded104,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 VYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,116 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,740 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 97,740 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,326 miles

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.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,324 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,067 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 69,005 miles

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.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,568 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,119 miles

N\S\F Door Mirror Glass Cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,705 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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The MOT history for FT04 VYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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