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E46 BDC

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,222 mi
Last recorded113,222 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 BDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 113,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 111,186 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2023 100,991 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear light lenses cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,953 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 89,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres cracking

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight oil leak engine and gearbox

Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,524 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres cracking

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 7 May 2019 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking

oil leak engine

Fail 7 May 2019 82,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking

oil leak engine

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on the inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 74,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2016 68,983 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 68,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,626 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven tread

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,626 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven tread

Pass 12 May 2014 58,784 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres uneven tread

Fail 12 May 2014 58,784 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 17 May 2013 53,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 43,023 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 32,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 327,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,706 miles

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

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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E46 BDC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E46 BDC, 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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E46 BDC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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