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HS04 NLT

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,161 mi
Last recorded85,161 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 NLT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,507 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,688 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,054 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 36,054 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,148 miles

see last advice sheet test no.211452107272

Fail 21 Jul 2007 29,148 miles

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

both rear tyres 2/3mm tread depth

exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear brake discs ridged

small stone chips on windscreen

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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HS04 NLT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS04 NLT, 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 HS04 NLT registered?

HS04 NLT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is HS04 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 NLT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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