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HN04 XVM

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,236 mi
Last recorded76,236 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 65,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,144 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 57,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,540 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 45,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,261 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,188 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2010 35,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,261 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 31,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,555 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 XVM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HN04 XVM, 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 XVM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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