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BG04 AJU

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 AJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 55,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 48,062 miles

Offside Mirror glass slight deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,003 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 45,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 42,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 39,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,457 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,642 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,617 miles

nail in nearside front tyre advise

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,180 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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BG04 AJU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG04 AJU, 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 BG04 AJU registered?

BG04 AJU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is BG04 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 AJU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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