2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · RL04 EYG
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 138,749 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,749 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.
RL04 EYG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2024
- 138,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 EYG 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 (RL04 EYG) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RL04 EYG Mileage History
- 22/09/2022136,012 mi
- 21/09/202392,172 mi-43,840 mi
- 21/09/2023137,879 mi+45,707 mi
- 06/09/2024138,749 mi+870 mi
Average of roughly 1,398 miles per year across 4 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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