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AV04 COJ

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,401 mi
Last recorded101,401 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 COJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,401 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,999 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 76,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

both front tyres wearing low

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,801 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,566 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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AV04 COJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AV04 COJ, 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 AV04 COJ registered?

AV04 COJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AV04 COJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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