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DE04 AVW

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,066 mi
Last recorded128,066 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 AVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 128,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,209 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 115,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,602 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tredline cracked and perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,899 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 53,899 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,285 miles

all tyres begining to wear on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 32,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,728 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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DE04 AVW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE04 AVW, 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 DE04 AVW registered?

DE04 AVW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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