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DE04 LGN

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,498 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 145,498 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

break wear indicator fault light on

offside front bumper corner insecure

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,853 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 142,853 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front TYRE WON AT INNER EDGE

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 137,122 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in inner edg (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 137,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in inner edg (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 123,919 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

brake pad lamp on

Pass 8 May 2013 118,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 2 May 2012 114,594 miles

Exhaust rear mounting bracket broken (exhaust secure but if not repaired may cause failure of other mountings and or system)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 114,594 miles

Exhaust rear mounting bracket broken (exhaust secure but if not repaired may cause failure of other mountings and or system)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,738 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,607 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,296 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 LGN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGN, 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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DE04 LGN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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