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FY04 ZPR

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,748 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,251 miles

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Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,920 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,919 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Noise from offside rear suggests that the backplate is touching the disc

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,826 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 62,825 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,600 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,538 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 18,536 miles

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

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 ZPR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZPR, 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 ZPR registered?

FY04 ZPR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is FY04 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 ZPR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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