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GY04 YMG

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,903 mi
Last recorded116,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,903 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front+rear-------corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,977 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,639 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 113,595 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

vehicle smoking heavy and emmisions not tested

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,766 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,213 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,213 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009
Pass 20 Feb 2008 105,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,543 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 YMG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

GY04 YMG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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