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HT04 WCR

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,659 mi
Last recorded107,659 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main and front outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,657 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main and front outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,652 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,157 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 100,157 miles

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

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 May 2014 78,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 71,705 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s steering gaitor damp

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 71,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s steering gaitor damp

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 65,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 65,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 59,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,642 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 44,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 36,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,114 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 WCR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HT04 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

HT04 WCR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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