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BJ04 WXH

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,720 mi
Last recorded64,720 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WXH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 64,720 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded in clips across length of vehicle* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded [To flexy hose]* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged *Cut to outer edge of tread down to cords but not exceeding requirements for failure* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Cracked* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Tread depth low* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded in clips across length of vehicle* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Cracked* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded [Front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank]* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded [To flexy hose]* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Cracked* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Tread depth low* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,463 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,917 miles

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2017 52,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal in poor condition

n/s/f tyre cracked+worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre badly cracked+worn to limit

Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 44,876 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2014 41,516 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 May 2014 41,516 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 39,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 39,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,093 miles

BOTH rear brake discs are BADLY corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2012 36,093 miles

BOTH rear brake discs are BADLY corroded

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)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 33,415 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 30,211 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 25,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 15,324 miles

front wirers poor cleaning

Pass 12 May 2006 9,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 9,365 miles

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

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

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 WXH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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