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DE04 ZDG

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZDG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,241 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak from steering rack

General corrosion too underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,054 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,396 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to the front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,573 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

tyres slightly worn on edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 74,073 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

tyres slightly worn on edge

Fail 19 Dec 2014 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,182 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,971 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,478 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 40,474 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 33,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,021 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 ZDG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

DE04 ZDG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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