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DL04 AXT

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 AXT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,570 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear mounting broken but system adequately supported

Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,611 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,022 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 29,903 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,456 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,463 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 AXT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AXT, 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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DL04 AXT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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