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DC04 UVK

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,421 mi
Last recorded137,421 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UVK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 132,802 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 132,728 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside parking brake little effort

Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,598 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 128,598 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

servo not working

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND REAR ALL WORN TO INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 108,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 95,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 79,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 52,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UVK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

DC04 UVK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DC04 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 UVK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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