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DG04 WUT

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 WUT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2024 97,068 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 83,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 83,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

center brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cracking to both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 26 Oct 2017 65,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cracking to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,257 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,315 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes around fuel tank starting to corrode

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,315 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes around fuel tank starting to corrode

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,348 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

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

Exhaust mount broken at cat

Lower engine covers fitted

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 51,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres slightly worn

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

Exhaust mount broken at cat

Lower engine covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,304 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both bottom arm rear bushes have slight movement

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

front pipe exhautst bracket broken but exhaust still supported

nearside numberplate light lense missing

sill covers

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both bottom arm rear bushes have slight movement

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

front pipe exhautst bracket broken but exhaust still supported

nearside numberplate light lense missing

sill covers

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,189 miles

lower covers

n/s number plate bulb lense missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,959 miles

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

offside rear quarter damaged

sill covers fitted and engine and lower covers fitted

stop light warning light on dash

Fail 29 Jun 2011 35,959 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

offside rear quarter damaged

sill covers fitted and engine and lower covers fitted

stop light warning light on dash

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,306 miles

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

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)

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

all four tyre treads starting to split

lower covers fitted concealing components

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,805 miles

lower plastic covers fitted concealing components

small split near side rear inner tread

tyre treads starting to split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,272 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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DG04 WUT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG04 WUT, 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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DG04 WUT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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