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B4 DLT

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,194 mi
Last recorded33,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DLT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 33,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 31,858 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 30,433 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 30,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Aborted due to high CO reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Max limit .20 . Actual reading 4.6 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,838 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,228 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm ( rear ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm ( rear ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm ( rear ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,545 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm ( rear ) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 24,457 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,369 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and NSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension 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 Suspension 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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,002 miles

n/s/f,n/s/r,and o/s/f tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,849 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 17,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,725 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,868 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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B4 DLT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B4 DLT, 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 B4 DLT registered?

B4 DLT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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