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EK54 JTO

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,820 mi
Last recorded121,820 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JTO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 121,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 116,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 107,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,475 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 93,361 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,051 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,931 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 26,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,611 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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EK54 JTO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK54 JTO, 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 EK54 JTO registered?

EK54 JTO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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