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DY04 RUU

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,018 mi
Last recorded55,018 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 RUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,433 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,766 miles

Offside handbrake lagging in operation

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,504 miles

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,016 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,141 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 48,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,957 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,559 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 39,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,857 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,199 miles

unable to fully inspect both rear coil springs

Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,925 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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DY04 RUU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DY04 RUU, 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 DY04 RUU registered?

DY04 RUU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is DY04 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 RUU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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