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BJ04 TYT

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,418 mi
Last recorded80,418 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 80,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 77,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both said (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both said (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin both said (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,845 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracks in pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracks in pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,596 miles

FRONT O/S BACK PLATE LOOSE.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 64,596 miles

FRONT O/S BACK PLATE LOOSE.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S FRONT. NEW TYRE FITTED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 62,959 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 62,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 61,153 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 61,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016 59,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 59,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 57,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front wipers starting to split but clearing screen

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 May 2015 57,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front wipers starting to split but clearing screen

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 May 2014 55,331 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,420 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 53,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 51,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,667 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,036 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 43,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,078 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)

front pipe bracket corroding from gear box

screw in nsf tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,464 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,031 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 TYT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ04 TYT, 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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BJ04 TYT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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