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AJ04 ZTB

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,767 mi
Last recorded112,767 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ZTB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 112,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 112,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 88,632 miles

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

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

all tyre valves are perished

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 88,632 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre valves are perished

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,252 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,703 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 317,430 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 26,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe bracket cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has a small cut no ply or cords exposed

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe bracket cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has a small cut no ply or cords exposed

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,946 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 ZTB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZTB, 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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AJ04 ZTB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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