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DN04 VXV

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 VXV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,310 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 89,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,803 miles

Front both front tyres getting low down too 3mm and slightly worn and becoming cracked on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,067 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,067 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,676 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 82,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,029 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil/fluid levels low ( topped up )

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front to rear/rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing behind fuel tank and covers )

fuel cap seal slight splitting

play at both front suspension arm rear mounts and ball joint rubber mounts

suspect front brake pad wear

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,118 miles

engine oil at minimum level

offside and nearside front to rear/rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing behind fuel tank subframe etc )

offside rear tyre wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear reg plate deterioration

sill, engine and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight cracking at fuel cap seal

slight movement at offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounts

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil at minimum level

offside and nearside front to rear/rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing behind fuel tank subframe etc )

offside rear tyre wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear reg plate deterioration

sill, engine and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight cracking at fuel cap seal

slight movement at offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounts

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,691 miles

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

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

engine fluid levels low.

plastic engine, underbody and sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,482 miles

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

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

gearbox to exhaust mounting corroded/poor condition.

plastic engine, underbody and sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,138 miles

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

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

front gearbox to exhaust mounting in poor condition.

naerside rear wheel bearing slight rough/noisy.

plastic engine under body and sill covers fitted.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,320 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,458 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 4,371 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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DN04 VXV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

DN04 VXV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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