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DU04 GZX

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,519 mi
Last recorded83,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 GZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 83,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,969 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,870 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to limit on outer edges

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,193 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 33,767 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 33,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 27,567 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

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

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,565 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine undertray fitted.

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

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 1 May 2008 22,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,470 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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DU04 GZX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU04 GZX, 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 DU04 GZX registered?

DU04 GZX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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