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DA04 ZWT

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,201 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

oil leak & engine oil on min

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,810 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 114,806 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

O/S Wiper Blade (Poor Clearance)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 114,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Wiper Blade (Poor Clearance)

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 2 May 2014 113,060 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket corouded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,511 miles

Oil leak

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

f brake pad warning wires broken

f discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,462 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

f brake pad warning wires broken

f discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 66,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,235 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 36,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,151 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 ZWT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DA04 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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