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BJ54 WZL

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,517 mi
Last recorded50,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WZL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,517 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 50,490 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,192 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,168 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,177 miles

front & rear pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,067 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,926 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,177 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,124 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,051 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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BJ54 WZL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ54 WZL, 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 BJ54 WZL registered?

BJ54 WZL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is BJ54 WZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 WZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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