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BJ54 YDB

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,099 mi
Last recorded118,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YDB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 118,099 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,811 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 116,811 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 114,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 11,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 11,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak under vehicle present ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

light blue smoke coming from exhaust during emissions, but not excessive

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and worn on both edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Gearbox mounting defective under vehicle rear centre mount is hanging with gearbox and only held with one bolt out of 4 ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 109,447 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 109,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox to exhaust mount missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 97,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket broken to gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mount fractured/corroded (gearbox)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 69,616 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mount fractured/corroded (gearbox)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,280 miles

Front discs slight wear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Nov 2011 59,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs slight wear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,024 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 YDB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ54 YDB, 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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BJ54 YDB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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