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DL04 TNK

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,228 mi
Last recorded110,228 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 TNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,228 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 110,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,772 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,125 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,460 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyre inner side walls starting to split.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front exhaust mounting bracket missing.

n/s front and n/s rear tyre inner side walls starting to split.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,371 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 34,370 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,596 miles

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

offside and nearside front wishbones has slight play in rear bush

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,965 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 TNK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL04 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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