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BJ54 WYO

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,393 mi
Last recorded153,393 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WYO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 153,393 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 148,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 141,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (nail in tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 141,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (nail in tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,525 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 116,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,626 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing both rear of front wishbone bushes slightly worn (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,482 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,402 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,714 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,349 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,816 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 60,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,053 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,236 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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BJ54 WYO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ54 WYO, 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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BJ54 WYO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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