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DY04 ZKL

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,246 mi
Last recorded101,246 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 101,246 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,408 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 58,406 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,795 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,082 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,465 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear aging to outer sidewalls on rear tyres, no cords exposed

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aging to outer sidewalls on rear tyres, no cords exposed.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aging to outer sidewalls on rear tyres, no cords exposed.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,036 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 25,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,731 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,801 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 ZKL 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 82.6%.

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 DY04 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

DY04 ZKL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is DY04 ZKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 ZKL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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