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DN04 HGJ

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 HGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,938 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,118 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,217 miles

all tyres on 2mm

n/s/r metal pipe corroded - along tank

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 28,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DN04 HGJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver 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 DN04 HGJ, 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 DN04 HGJ registered?

DN04 HGJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is DN04 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 HGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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