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DF53 UVW

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,700 mi
Last recorded90,700 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 90,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,893 miles

cuts on front off side tyre not to cords

front section exhaust bracket broken

movement in front off side and front near side wishbone bushes [but not split]

rear off side and rear near side brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cuts on front off side tyre not to cords

front section exhaust bracket broken

movement in front off side and front near side wishbone bushes [but not split]

rear off side and rear near side brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,939 miles

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

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

slight leak on fuel filter

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,807 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,108 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,493 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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DF53 UVW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF53 UVW, 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 DF53 UVW registered?

DF53 UVW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is DF53 UVW safe to buy?

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