CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ04 UBL

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,723 mi
Last recorded54,723 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 54,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 51,062 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 49,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 47,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,214 miles

screw in o/s/rear tyre.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,778 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,665 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,841 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 25,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,890 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ04 UBL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ04 UBL?

You can check the full history of AJ04 UBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ04 UBL registered?

AJ04 UBL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is AJ04 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 UBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ04 UBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ04 UBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.