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AK54 TJU

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,775 mi
Last recorded72,775 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,318 miles

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

fuel cup seal deteriorated

vehicle under tray cover fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cup seal deteriorated

vehicle under tray cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,595 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,122 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,433 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,333 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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AK54 TJU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AK54 TJU, 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

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What year was AK54 TJU registered?

AK54 TJU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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