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HT04 XDG

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,968 mi
Last recorded119,968 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,875 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 116,855 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 110,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre flat

n/s/r tyre flat

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 92,402 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,115 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 88,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres weraing unevenly

brake pad warnimg light on

eml light on

gearbox warning light on

traction control light on

Fail 3 Aug 2010 81,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres weraing unevenly

brake pad warnimg light on

eml light on

gearbox warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,089 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)

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 XDG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDG, 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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HT04 XDG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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