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BP04 TJV

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,085 mi
Last recorded108,085 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 108,085 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

a slight amount of oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

scratch mark on windscreen through zone (a) view is not affected

Pass 25 May 2016 104,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inside edge and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil around under-side of engine / gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 26 May 2015 99,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracked deteriorated exhaust still supported

o/s/r tyre sidewall and tread slightly deteriorated

windscreen has slight scratch

Pass 15 May 2014 92,263 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 May 2013 85,523 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 81,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2011 77,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,865 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 70,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2010 70,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 64,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 52,280 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 TJV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TJV, 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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BP04 TJV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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