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DN53 ESS

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ESS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,138 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 85,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 78,711 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 75,113 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outter sidwall perrshing

Pass 14 May 2011 68,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,156 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,281 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,843 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 38,832 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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DN53 ESS is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver 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 DN53 ESS, 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 DN53 ESS registered?

DN53 ESS is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is DN53 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 ESS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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