MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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?
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leaking on to exhaust ?
both rear tyres worn slightly low, 3mm
child seat fitted o/s/r, not unclipped for full test
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn slightly low, 3mm
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nail in o/s/f tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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DA04 DHM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2004.
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