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GF54 NJK

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,088 mi
Last recorded79,088 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 NJK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 69,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,543 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorating ,,poor

Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,542 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r spring will need checking

o/s/r tyre deteriorating ,,poor

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,668 miles

15% front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Dec 2016 49,946 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,929 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 45,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 40,551 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

tread on the front tyres deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2013 36,219 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

tread on the front tyres deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,976 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,406 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,598 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,392 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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GF54 NJK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF54 NJK, 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 GF54 NJK registered?

GF54 NJK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is GF54 NJK safe to buy?

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