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GF04 FLE

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,012 mi
Last recorded57,012 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 FLE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 57,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 52,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,914 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 46,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,079 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,945 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,945 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 42,976 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked/perished

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre as side wall damage,

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,643 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wall splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,517 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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GF04 FLE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GF04 FLE, 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 GF04 FLE registered?

GF04 FLE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GF04 FLE safe to buy?

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