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DF04 NFG

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,558 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front antirollbar ball joint dust cover deterioated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

upper and under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 78,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front antirollbar ball joint dust cover deterioated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

upper and under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,446 miles

engine cover, outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,293 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blade split

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,418 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,652 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 41,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,355 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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DF04 NFG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NFG, 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 DF04 NFG registered?

DF04 NFG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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The MOT history for DF04 NFG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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