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HN04 LUZ

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,384 mi
Last recorded142,384 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 LUZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 142,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 141,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 141,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,711 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2018 140,680 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2017 134,756 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are punctured.

SRS malfunction indicator is not working.

Wipers smear.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 134,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Engine light is on.

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are punctured.

Wipers smear.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 129,065 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 129,204 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent leak

front number plate cracked

front wipers poor due to dirty screen/blades

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

service counter flashing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,025 miles

front number plate cracked

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 112,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,069 miles

both wiper blades smeary

Fail 15 Feb 2012 104,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre treads 2mm

both wiper blades smeary

Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,172 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,959 miles

Brake pad warning light on, but pads seem ok.

Rear exhaust silencer getting rusty.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,758 miles

Both rear brake disc,s getting rusty on edges.

Chip in zone A of windscreen on limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,499 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 47,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,757 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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HN04 LUZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN04 LUZ, 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 HN04 LUZ registered?

HN04 LUZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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