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FY04 NKN

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,511 mi
Last recorded54,511 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,511 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,911 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,909 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 49,071 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

offside rear handbrake poor

Fail 12 Feb 2014 49,044 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

offside rear handbrake poor

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,483 miles

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

small amount of play in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,497 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,449 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 NKN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

FY04 NKN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FY04 NKN safe to buy?

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