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FY54 GGJ

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,982 mi
Last recorded115,982 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 115,951 miles

Emissions not tested car over heating failing on CO (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,248 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,436 miles

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,759 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm of tread

Fail 31 Mar 2016 99,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,697 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear heat sheild resting on rear exharst box

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Component inside nearside headlight

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,136 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 80,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,057 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,972 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FY54 GGJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY54 GGJ, 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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FY54 GGJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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