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HK04 YPG

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,525 mi
Last recorded140,525 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 YPG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 140,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 129,452 miles

offside front foglamp broken

rear pads low

several small chips in screen

Fail 13 Jun 2011 129,048 miles

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

offside front foglamp broken

rear pads low

several small chips in screen

Pass 14 Jun 2010 120,080 miles

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

small chip in screen but not in swept area

Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 97,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,203 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stone chips to front screen

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 YPG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HK04 YPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK04 YPG registered?

HK04 YPG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is HK04 YPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 YPG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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