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DF04 ASF

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ASF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,612 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,754 miles

All tyres have perished side walls but not excessive!

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2019 80,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres have perished side walls but not excessive!

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,383 miles

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 3 Jan 2014 65,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,625 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,507 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2010 47,289 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,300 miles

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

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

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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DF04 ASF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DF04 ASF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF04 ASF registered?

DF04 ASF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DF04 ASF safe to buy?

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