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GY04 MXG

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,019 mi
Last recorded117,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 MXG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 117,011 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 107,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,923 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 101,918 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)

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,563 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,563 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,361 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,269 miles

both front discs scored

both lower arm bushes rear slight play

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre getting low wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

traction control light on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

both front arms rear bushes slight play

brake warning light on

front brake discs scored nearside front and offside front

nearside front tyre getting low wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

traction control light on

Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted under vehicle

Oil leak

Slight movement in both rear shock absorber top mounts

Fail 6 Jan 2010 53,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted under vehicle

Cut in n/s/f tyre no cords showing

Oil leak

Slight movement in both rear shock absorber top mounts

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,937 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,608 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 26,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,940 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 MXG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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