2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · RN53 WXZ
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 79,653 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,653 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.
RN53 WXZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2016
- 79,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN53 WXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (RN53 WXZ) between January 2007 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)”.
RN53 WXZ Mileage History
- 25/01/200725,871 mi
- 25/01/200725,871 mi
- 04/01/200832,831 mi+6,960 mi
- 29/01/200936,988 mi+4,157 mi
- 26/01/201038,008 mi+1,020 mi
- 02/02/201038,008 mi
- 04/02/201038,041 mi+33 mi
- 15/02/201145,866 mi+7,825 mi
- 16/02/201145,866 mi
- 23/11/201150,036 mi+4,170 mi
- 04/12/201252,973 mi+2,937 mi
- 03/12/201361,328 mi+8,355 mi
- 03/12/201471,758 mi+10,430 mi
- 04/12/2014741,758 mi+670,000 mi
- 05/01/201679,653 mi-662,105 mi
- 05/01/201679,653 mi
Average of roughly 6,013 miles per year across 16 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: 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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