MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkbar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
During warming up for emissions sampling, blue smoke was noted from the exhaust.
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy One silencer deleted. (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Long cut in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Onto steering gear, offside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever action is approaching end of reserve travel.
Visible VIN on dash: Sticker is distorted, and one figure is only partially legible.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front slight stepping on inner edge of tyre
Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HC04 LHF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 HC04 LHF, 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 LHF registered?
HC04 LHF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2004.
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