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GY04 FLW

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,881 mi
Last recorded124,881 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FLW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 111,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Rear diff seals ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,651 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 69,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,839 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged by puncture repair in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,489 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished in tread

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,502 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,906 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,638 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 27,638 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both off side tyres badly perrished

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,107 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre badly damaged on side wall

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres badly perrished -----

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,857 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewall perishing slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,175 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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GY04 FLW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GY04 FLW, 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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GY04 FLW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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