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DE04 BWN

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,163 mi
Last recorded96,163 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 BWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,345 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,173 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,851 miles

exhaust bracket bolted to gearbox is corroded.

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,543 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,829 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 BWN 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 80%.

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 BWN, 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 BWN registered?

DE04 BWN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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