2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · A16 SAW
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 133,649 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A16 SAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 133,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A16 SAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (A16 SAW) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of floor pan excessi”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
A16 SAW Mileage History
- 20/06/2022132,517 mi
- 29/06/2023133,290 mi+773 mi
- 12/07/2023133,301 mi+11 mi
- 13/07/2023133,308 mi+7 mi
- 11/07/2024133,649 mi+341 mi
Average of roughly 550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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