2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · NL04 UEB
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 131,362 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,362 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.
NL04 UEB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2017
- 131,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL04 UEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (NL04 UEB) between March 2007 and July 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
NL04 UEB Mileage History
- 08/03/200725,062 mi
- 08/03/200725,062 mi
- 22/04/200831,152 mi+6,090 mi
- 25/04/200831,199 mi+47 mi
- 01/09/200942,977 mi+11,778 mi
- 23/04/201048,069 mi+5,092 mi
- 13/04/201153,592 mi+5,523 mi
- 22/04/201257,347 mi+3,755 mi
- 11/04/201360,445 mi+3,098 mi
- 11/04/201478,459 mi+18,014 mi
- 11/04/201478,459 mi
- 05/05/201594,865 mi+16,406 mi
- 19/05/2016117,581 mi+22,716 mi
- 19/05/2016117,581 mi
- 04/07/2017131,362 mi+13,781 mi
Average of roughly 10,295 miles per year across 15 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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