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B10 DYA

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,228 mi
Last recorded74,228 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,228 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2023 74,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill trims fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 73,688 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Sill trims fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,545 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,349 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,413 miles

Nail in front tyre

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe around clip at rear

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,413 miles

Nail in front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe around clip at rear

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light cracks in sidewalls and tread of both front and o/s/r tyres.

various slight oil leaks.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,863 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 5 Nov 2012 59,865 miles

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

MIL lamp on

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear suspension coil spring snapped

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear suspension coil spring snapped

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2007 27,388 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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B10 DYA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B10 DYA, 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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B10 DYA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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