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HG04 SKV

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 SKV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 97,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 96,230 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing close to minimum tread

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,089 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,795 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 74,769 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,589 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount rusty but system still fully supported

Pass 6 May 2011 60,519 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 60,519 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 57,018 miles

front brake discs look worn/lipped

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside front tyre starting to wear inner outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,740 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 31,287 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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HG04 SKV 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 HG04 SKV, 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 HG04 SKV registered?

HG04 SKV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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