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GD04 RXC

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 RXC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,867 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front&rear (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 100,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,305 miles

handbrake low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,347 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Jan 2014 64,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,812 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,848 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,966 miles

Brake fluid change due 12/09.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,304 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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GD04 RXC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey 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 GD04 RXC, 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 GD04 RXC registered?

GD04 RXC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is GD04 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD04 RXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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