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GF04 HZG

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 HZG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 105,963 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,567 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,691 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 80,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 77,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,435 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 64,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 64,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,656 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 59,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,026 miles

Rear 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)

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 HZG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZG, 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 HZG registered?

GF04 HZG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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