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HT04 WGY

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WGY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,323 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,128 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,692 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 28,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 25,182 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 WGY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WGY, 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 HT04 WGY registered?

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

Is HT04 WGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 WGY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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