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GY04 WZL

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,627 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch broken

Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch broken

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust support bracket deteriorated but securely mounted at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 62,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,029 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,997 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,219 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 22 Oct 2009 36,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,394 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,430 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 WZL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY04 WZL, 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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What year was GY04 WZL registered?

GY04 WZL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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