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EJ54 TCZ

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,060 mi
Last recorded56,060 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 56,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,069 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,556 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,749 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,004 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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EJ54 TCZ 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 95%.

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 EJ54 TCZ, 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 EJ54 TCZ registered?

EJ54 TCZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is EJ54 TCZ safe to buy?

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