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GV04 EBL

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,428 mi
Last recorded85,428 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,209 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,125 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,927 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,489 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 76,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,136 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,659 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,073 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 70,073 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,623 miles

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,208 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,749 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)

handbrake needs addjustment

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 14,304 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

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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GV04 EBL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV04 EBL, 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 GV04 EBL registered?

GV04 EBL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is GV04 EBL safe to buy?

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