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EK54 WJU

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,052 mi
Last recorded106,052 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 WJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,052 miles

floor pan is rusty but not holed

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,709 miles

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2022 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,736 miles

front brake hoses are slightly cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,615 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,432 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear pads worn very thin

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,115 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,769 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,759 miles

Front tyres showing signs of age

Fail 19 Feb 2010 20,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres are heavily cracked

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,987 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 WJU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK54 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

EK54 WJU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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