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HT04 AWR

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,887 mi
Last recorded140,887 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 AWR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 140,887 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,135 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 134,135 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 123,946 miles

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

Slight oil leak from diff.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 123,938 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 117,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,721 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,075 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear pads 50% worn

slight damage to nearside front wing

Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,981 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear pads 50% worn

slight damage to nearside front wing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,226 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,494 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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HT04 AWR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HT04 AWR, 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 HT04 AWR registered?

HT04 AWR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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