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BJ04 TXK

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,887 mi
Last recorded77,887 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TXK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 77,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,694 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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BJ04 TXK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ04 TXK, 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 BJ04 TXK registered?

BJ04 TXK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BJ04 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 TXK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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