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EJ04 LLV

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,926 mi
Last recorded114,926 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 LLV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,438 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,438 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 68,265 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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EJ04 LLV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ04 LLV, 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 EJ04 LLV registered?

EJ04 LLV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is EJ04 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 LLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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