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GY04 ZKM

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,024 mi
Last recorded85,024 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ZKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,683 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2015 75,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,160 miles

both front tyre tread depths low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,980 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount nearly rusted through

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,210 miles

Front exhaust mount rusting through

Front wipers leaving streaks on screen

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,201 miles

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,156 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake has uneven operation but locked

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,876 miles

handbrake uneven when tested (n/s 263kgF o/s 179kgF) total force above required limits and both wheels locked

nearside rear tyre close to limit outer edge (2.0 to 2.5mm), nearside front tyre perishing slightly on outer shoulder of tread

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,700 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,694 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ZKM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

GY04 ZKM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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