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DA04 DHM

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 DHM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 117,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 106,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,142 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 58,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides play in radius ball joints more in offside

nearside rear brake handbrake ? noisey not bearing?

offside rear floor abit corroded

two intermittents on wipers switch? wiper blades smearing and judder abit

Fail 13 May 2015 58,376 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides play in radius ball joints more in offside

nearside rear brake handbrake ? noisey not bearing?

offside rear floor abit corroded

two intermittents on wipers switch? wiper blades smearing and judder abit

Pass 12 May 2014 51,804 miles

child seat n/s/r, clipped in, not unclipped for full test

child seat o/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust back box slight blow

front brake pads visually getting slightly low, n/s inner close to sensor

front wipers noisy/judder

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge, close to/on limit

noise when n/s/r wheel spun,bearing/brake corroded up?

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge, close to/on limit

rear tyre valves cracked

Fail 12 May 2014 51,804 miles

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

child seat n/s/r, clipped in, not unclipped for full test

child seat o/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust back box slight blow

front brake pads visually getting slightly low, n/s inner close to sensor

front wipers noisy/judder

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge, close to/on limit

noise when n/s/r wheel spun,bearing/brake corroded up?

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge, close to/on limit

rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 44,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade judders across screen

oil leak going on to exhaust?

Pass 18 May 2012 38,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leaking on to exhaust ?

Pass 20 May 2011 33,263 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly low, 3mm

child seat fitted o/s/r, not unclipped for full test

Fail 20 May 2011 33,263 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly low, 3mm

Pass 26 May 2010 30,905 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 29,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 29,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,688 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 May 2007 26,747 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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DA04 DHM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA04 DHM, 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 DA04 DHM registered?

DA04 DHM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is DA04 DHM safe to buy?

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