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FY04 ELU

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,287 mi
Last recorded98,287 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ELU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,287 miles

large crack on screen not affecting drivers view of the road

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2019 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

large crack on screen not affecting drivers view of the road

offside door mirror damaged

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along wiper parking position (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,227 miles

crack on screen nearside , not affecting view of the road

Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,217 miles

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

crack on screen nearside , not affecting view of the road

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,352 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 73,342 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,074 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 12 Jul 2012 46,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,882 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,891 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,901 miles

both front tyres preished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,531 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 ELU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ELU, 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 FY04 ELU registered?

FY04 ELU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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