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DL04 AMU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 AMU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,660 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,154 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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DL04 AMU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DL04 AMU, 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 DL04 AMU registered?

DL04 AMU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is DL04 AMU safe to buy?

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