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FX04 XTA

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 59,463 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,547 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,869 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

during test dsc light was on but has gone off at the end test

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,445 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,277 miles

front n/plate

Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,361 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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FX04 XTA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FX04 XTA, 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 FX04 XTA registered?

FX04 XTA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is FX04 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 XTA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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