MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Limited reserve travel at the handbrake lever
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake lever ractchet feels slightly worn, not effecting current operation
rear brake pad wear warning light on.
slight play in the nearside Front Lower arm, rear bush, not excessive
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY04 YAF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YAF, 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 DY04 YAF registered?
DY04 YAF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2004.
Is DY04 YAF safe to buy?
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