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AJ04 JJY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 JJY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

font pads down to 3mm

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,924 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

font pads down to 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,864 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,878 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AJ04 JJY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 JJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ04 JJY registered?

AJ04 JJY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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