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HD04 USL

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,843 mi
Last recorded65,843 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 USL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,843 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity film (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 65,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface negated by film (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity film (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,656 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,695 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front exhaust support bracket at gearbox has corroded away

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,695 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front exhaust support bracket at gearbox has corroded away

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,853 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,072 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,972 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 22,969 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,544 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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HD04 USL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD04 USL, 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 HD04 USL registered?

HD04 USL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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