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HT04 WEC

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,946 mi
Last recorded132,946 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,946 miles

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

Oil leak very heavy oil leak from engine now blown all over underside of vehicle ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 132,910 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' very heavy wiper scuffs in line of vision (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak very heavy oil leak from engine now blown all over underside of vehicle ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,354 miles

large wiper scuff on screen

n/s/f tyre both sidewalls are perished .Tyre has been driven on whilst flat

n/s/r tyre has a large nail in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2015 123,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen marked.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,011 miles

screen scratch in zone b

Pass 22 Feb 2013 114,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 114,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,596 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 96,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 85,282 miles

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

windscreen marked

Fail 20 Dec 2008 85,282 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

windscreen marked

Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,159 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,980 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 WEC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

HT04 WEC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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