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HC04 GNY

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,803 mi
Last recorded63,803 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 GNY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,319 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,842 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 51,841 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,755 miles

brake discs worn

exhaust mount broken

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Apr 2017 46,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake discs worn

exhaust mount broken

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded through but still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,410 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside steering rack gaiter misted with oil

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,410 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside steering rack gaiter misted with oil

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 22,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,341 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 13,341 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,808 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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HC04 GNY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HC04 GNY, 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 HC04 GNY registered?

HC04 GNY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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