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HN04 XRF

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,918 mi
Last recorded115,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2019 115,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 108,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,211 miles

brake warning message on

minor chips in windscreen

minor surface cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning message illuminated

minor chips in windscreen

minor serface cracks in front brake flexi hoses

nearside front tyre bald on outer raised tread

offside front tyre bald on outer raised tread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,961 miles

CHIP IN CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

CHIP IN O/S WINDSCREEN

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH

N/S FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLITTING AT END

N/S REAR TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

O/S REAR TYRE 2.5mm TREAD DEPTH

SURFACE CORROSION O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,477 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

brake pad warning light on

front exhaust mount heavily corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,920 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,155 miles

Both number plates fading

slight splits to screen blades

Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both number plates fading

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight splits to screen blades

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,667 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,531 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 XRF 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 HN04 XRF, 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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HN04 XRF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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