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DG04 WUW

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 WUW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,568 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,630 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 54,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,820 miles

2 front lower arm rear bushes won o/s worst

2 rear tyres low

front pads low

o/s/f tyre just legal

rear pads just in limits

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,640 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,902 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 22,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WUW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DG04 WUW, 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 DG04 WUW registered?

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

Is DG04 WUW safe to buy?

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