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EK54 JTU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres tread depth getting low.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,278 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre low on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,739 miles

both front tyres getting low

damage to n/s of front aluminium under tray

front brake discs worn

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 6 Dec 2010 79,713 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low

damage to n/s of front aluminium under tray

front brake discs worn

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,167 miles

os mirror slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2008 62,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,537 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 JTU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK54 JTU, 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 EK54 JTU registered?

EK54 JTU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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