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AJ04 UNR

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,387 mi
Last recorded147,387 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UNR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 147,387 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 134,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 119,022 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 119,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 102,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 88,976 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 81,957 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 81,957 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 74,594 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 63,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 38,418 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 UNR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

AJ04 UNR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is AJ04 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 UNR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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