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GV04 EBZ

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EBZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,976 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 59,001 miles

N/s/f seat loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,001 miles

N/s/f seat loose

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,588 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,140 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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GV04 EBZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

GV04 EBZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is GV04 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 EBZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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