2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · RF04 NHX
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 63,307 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF04 NHX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2023
- 63,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF04 NHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (RF04 NHX) between May 2007 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
RF04 NHX Mileage History
- 29/05/200714,838 mi
- 29/05/200714,838 mi
- 19/05/200819,419 mi+4,581 mi
- 27/05/200924,022 mi+4,603 mi
- 02/06/201027,647 mi+3,625 mi
- 26/05/201132,087 mi+4,440 mi
- 22/06/201236,360 mi+4,273 mi
- 04/06/201339,714 mi+3,354 mi
- 05/06/201444,374 mi+4,660 mi
- 08/07/201444,834 mi+460 mi
- 22/06/201547,610 mi+2,776 mi
- 23/06/201547,610 mi
- 22/06/201651,534 mi+3,924 mi
- 23/06/201651,534 mi
- 29/06/201754,790 mi+3,256 mi
- 02/07/201858,194 mi+3,404 mi
- 11/06/201960,423 mi+2,229 mi
- 18/05/202061,692 mi+1,269 mi
- 11/05/202162,371 mi+679 mi
- 09/05/202262,923 mi+552 mi
- 10/05/202262,927 mi+4 mi
- 15/02/202363,307 mi+380 mi
Average of roughly 3,084 miles per year across 22 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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