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GV04 YJL

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,522 mi
Last recorded208,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 YJL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 208,522 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 208,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 199,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 181,400 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 180,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 157,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 132,516 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 132,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,521 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,742 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 42,676 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,169 miles

ADVISE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

ADVISEOFF SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGE

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

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

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

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 YJL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV04 YJL, 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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GV04 YJL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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