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BG54 JWD

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JWD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,139 miles

advise engine has slight oil leak underside

advise n/s/f brake binding slightly

advise o/s/f (d) bush anti roll bar slight play

advise o/s/f wishbone rear bush becoming weak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,139 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

advise engine has slight oil leak underside

advise n/s/f brake binding slightly

advise o/s/f (d) bush anti roll bar slight play

advise o/s/f wishbone rear bush becoming weak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(advise) n/s/r brake pipes arounfd fuel tank corroded reccomend clean and grease

(advise) o/s/f brake pipe inner wing corroded reccomend clean and grease

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,378 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 67,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 27 Aug 2013 65,090 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 65,090 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,885 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,362 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 45,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,772 miles

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

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

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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BG54 JWD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG54 JWD, 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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BG54 JWD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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