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DS04 WOB

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 WOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak at engine area ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,095 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,441 miles

emits white smoke on acceleration

Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,439 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

emits white smoke on acceleration

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,221 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,252 miles

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 46,218 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,838 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 WOB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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