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BN54 NJJ

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,319 mi
Last recorded64,319 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NJJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 64,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 61,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 57,506 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 57,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,626 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 43,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,222 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)

engine light illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,978 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,591 miles

Oil leak

nearside frony tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 30,570 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,435 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,433 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,063 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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BN54 NJJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BN54 NJJ, 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 BN54 NJJ registered?

BN54 NJJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is BN54 NJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 NJJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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