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AJ54 WKN

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,041 mi
Last recorded161,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 161,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine & under body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Fail 9 Jan 2018 161,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine & under body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 10 Jan 2017 159,403 miles

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Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 150,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,993 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 124,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 115,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 107,771 miles

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

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

slight grab on front brakes

slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2011 107,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight grab on front brakes

slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,154 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,203 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,951 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,857 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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AJ54 WKN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ54 WKN, 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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AJ54 WKN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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