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DE04 LFS

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,709 mi
Last recorded120,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LFS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2019 116,768 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 112,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s close to limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved on faces (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,789 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,923 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 LFS is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

DE04 LFS is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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