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HK04 AUR

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 AUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc scored

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs obscured

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2015 66,494 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc scored

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs obscured

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,121 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,030 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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HK04 AUR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK04 AUR, 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 HK04 AUR registered?

HK04 AUR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is HK04 AUR safe to buy?

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