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DP04 AVB

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,146 mi
Last recorded124,146 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 AVB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 124,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 106,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,759 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 91,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 56,988 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 56,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 50,756 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,150 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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DP04 AVB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DP04 AVB, 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 DP04 AVB registered?

DP04 AVB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is DP04 AVB safe to buy?

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