2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · LG04 FHL
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 95,586 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
LG04 FHL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 95,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG04 FHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (LG04 FHL) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose & beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose & beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”.
LG04 FHL Mileage History
- 28/03/202284,723 mi
- 07/04/202284,989 mi+266 mi
- 03/05/202395,583 mi+10,594 mi
- 11/05/202395,586 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,702 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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