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EJ04 LMX

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 94,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 54,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LMX 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 90%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

EJ04 LMX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is EJ04 LMX safe to buy?

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