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DF04DEF
2004 BMW 316
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration DF04DEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on outer edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,070 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,060 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- brake fluid level low
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,418 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- play detected in steering rack inner joints
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,941 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 19 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,534 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,768 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,126 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,816 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,511 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,804 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2010 19 Jun 20265 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
2 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,670 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2009 19 Jun 20262 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,627 MI
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DF04DEF was registered on 2004-03-31
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