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DG04 YAW

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,510 mi
Last recorded32,510 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YAW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,510 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,342 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,726 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 23,726 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 12,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 9,327 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 YAW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG04 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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