2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · MT04 YGA
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2004. Recorded mileage 122,286 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/02/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,286 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
MT04 YGA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2017
- 122,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MT04 YGA Mileage History
- 03/12/200740,813 mi
- 28/05/200849,455 mi+8,642 mi
- 11/06/200958,345 mi+8,890 mi
- 12/06/200958,345 mi
- 19/11/201076,986 mi+18,641 mi
- 23/11/201189,550 mi+12,564 mi
- 23/11/201189,553 mi+3 mi
- 17/12/201298,243 mi+8,690 mi
- 31/12/2013109,842 mi+11,599 mi
- 07/01/2014110,056 mi+214 mi
- 27/04/2016118,039 mi+7,983 mi
- 29/04/2016118,050 mi+11 mi
- 28/04/2017122,286 mi+4,236 mi
Average of roughly 8,666 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
MT04 YGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (MT04 YGA) between December 2007 and April 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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