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FV04 AZD

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

210,356 mi
Last recorded210,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AZD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 210,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 198,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 188,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush 'P' bush, borderline fail (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush 'P' bush, borderline fail (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges, borderline fail, replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside parking brake fluctuating under application

Pass 22 Jan 2016 174,702 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trailing p bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trailing p bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 159,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 140,336 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 130,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 120,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 120,247 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,963 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 105,963 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2009 88,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,416 miles

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

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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FV04 AZD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV04 AZD, 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 FV04 AZD registered?

FV04 AZD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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