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HS04 VLD

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,008 mi
Last recorded109,008 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 VLD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Sep 2015 107,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,885 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 84,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2011 80,219 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2010 75,911 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view all aspects of the front and rear steering and suspension components

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front bumper cover

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,937 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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HS04 VLD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HS04 VLD, 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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HS04 VLD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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