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GY04 YMF

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YMF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,241 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 95,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 85,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,931 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,301 miles

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

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

near side front tyre slight damage on side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,786 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,308 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 YMF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY04 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

GY04 YMF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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