2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · E46 BDC
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 113,222 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E46 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 113,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E46 BDC 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 (E46 BDC) between January 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
E46 BDC Mileage History
- 08/01/202289,443 mi
- 20/01/202289,953 mi+510 mi
- 21/01/2023100,991 mi+11,038 mi
- 20/01/2024111,186 mi+10,195 mi
- 13/06/2026113,222 mi+2,036 mi
Average of roughly 5,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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