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BP04 WPJ

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,380 mi
Last recorded99,380 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 95,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 95,486 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 92,664 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 92,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 85,170 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 103,685 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 103,685 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight movement from the offside front steering arm joint with rack

slight smear from the front wiper blades

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 11 Aug 2008 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 81,728 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 WPJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP04 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

BP04 WPJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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