MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both as chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as chalked (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both [rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
engine covers fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
OXONE CRACKING ON ALL TYRES
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Plastic sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine oil leak.
Engine oil leak.
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in rear silencer
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 JLO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 FM53 JLO, 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 FM53 JLO registered?
FM53 JLO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 2004.
Is FM53 JLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 JLO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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