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DN04 WUB

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,675 mi
Last recorded138,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 WUB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 138,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,621 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,402 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 108,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 105,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 103,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 103,016 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,394 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 71,963 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 71,963 miles

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

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

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 WUB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WUB, 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 DN04 WUB registered?

DN04 WUB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is DN04 WUB safe to buy?

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