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EF54 OJU

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,285 mi
Last recorded106,285 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,285 miles

Exhaust mounting defective from gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

front bumper loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 14 Jan 2021 106,285 miles

Exhaust mounting defective from gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

front bumper loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,727 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to front pipe mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper not fully secure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unsecurable temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to front pipe mount adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper not fully secure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,179 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,883 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,304 miles

Nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,664 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,345 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,173 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,612 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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EF54 OJU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF54 OJU, 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 EF54 OJU registered?

EF54 OJU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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