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DA04 PVU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 PVU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,255 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,631 miles

Nearside 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 27 Jun 2013 87,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,528 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,489 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 PVU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

DA04 PVU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 2004.

Is DA04 PVU safe to buy?

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