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GD04 VMJ

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,466 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 98,466 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 98,437 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread and perished

offside front tyre worn on legal limit

oil leaks

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,298 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,457 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,839 miles

Oil leak

off side front anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,184 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 44,172 miles

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

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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GD04 VMJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GD04 VMJ, 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 GD04 VMJ registered?

GD04 VMJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is GD04 VMJ safe to buy?

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