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GF04 WXW

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 WXW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,867 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal perishing

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,942 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,439 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on outer edges.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edges.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,903 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 WXW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF04 WXW, 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 GF04 WXW registered?

GF04 WXW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is GF04 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 WXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF04 WXW have outstanding finance?

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