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BP04 JXR

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,540 mi
Last recorded113,540 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 JXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 113,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 113,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,963 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,404 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,918 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,283 miles

Engine oil leak from vacuum pump

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,229 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,861 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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BP04 JXR is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP04 JXR, 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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What year was BP04 JXR registered?

BP04 JXR is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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