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FY04 BZG

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,604 mi
Last recorded160,604 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 BZG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 160,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 155,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 144,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 144,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 139,311 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 131,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 131,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer areas (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

parking brake requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment (offside effort lower than nearside)

Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue engine and gearbox

Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,336 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 115,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to joint leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,049 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,725 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,539 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,453 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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FY04 BZG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY04 BZG, 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 FY04 BZG registered?

FY04 BZG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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