2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · RL04 DYA
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 112,450 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,450 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.
RL04 DYA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2022
- 112,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (RL04 DYA) between July 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RL04 DYA Mileage History
- 27/07/200719,205 mi
- 15/07/200825,824 mi+6,619 mi
- 15/07/200825,824 mi
- 14/07/200932,481 mi+6,657 mi
- 20/07/201039,775 mi+7,294 mi
- 23/07/201039,775 mi
- 01/07/201142,327 mi+2,552 mi
- 24/07/201262,690 mi+20,363 mi
- 24/07/201261,517 mi-1,173 mi
- 04/12/201373,742 mi+12,225 mi
- 20/07/201573,745 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/201573,745 mi
- 22/07/201682,360 mi+8,615 mi
- 26/07/201682,413 mi+53 mi
- 01/08/201787,259 mi+4,846 mi
- 01/08/201787,259 mi
- 31/07/201889,257 mi+1,998 mi
- 31/07/201889,257 mi
- 18/07/201992,854 mi+3,597 mi
- 22/07/202096,807 mi+3,953 mi
- 04/08/202096,861 mi+54 mi
- 07/08/2021105,980 mi+9,119 mi
- 09/08/2021105,981 mi+1 mi
- 16/08/2022112,450 mi+6,469 mi
Average of roughly 6,193 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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