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DS04 TGF

2004 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,590 mi
Last recorded179,590 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 TGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 179,590 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 179,442 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,722 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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,945 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,267 miles

Brake Warning Lamps On

Pass 24 Jul 2012 129,810 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 129,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,595 miles

Handbrake light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,238 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 81,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,677 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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DS04 TGF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS04 TGF, 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 DS04 TGF registered?

DS04 TGF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is DS04 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 TGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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