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DN04 ZKW

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,378 mi
Last recorded143,378 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 ZKW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 143,378 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 143,362 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 142,627 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,411 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf and both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not a nail but rather the inner rim leaking (marked) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all 4 corners (2.4.C.1b)

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fuel cap seal worn

Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,281 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb worn which may be cause ? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf and both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not a nail but rather the inner rim leaking (marked) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all 4 corners (2.4.C.1b)

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fuel cap seal worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 128,680 miles

coolant leak

Fail 4 Feb 2017 128,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,938 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 121,272 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 110,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,320 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 101,320 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 76,594 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 68,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 61,805 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,780 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 ZKW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

DN04 ZKW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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