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DC04 HAR

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 94,797 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 90,904 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,174 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 87,174 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 83,931 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear ( rear section ) (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 80,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,086 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 73,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 62,159 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 62,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,790 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 35,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,287 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,739 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,227 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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DC04 HAR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DC04 HAR, 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 DC04 HAR registered?

DC04 HAR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is DC04 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 HAR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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