MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()
engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection
nearside front tyre has inner and outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.6mm limit is 1.6mm
nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear splits developing in tread area
offside front tyre has splits developing in tread area
offside rear tyre has inner tread wear
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()
engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection
nearside front tyre has inner and outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.6mm limit is 1.6mm
nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear splits developing in tread area
offside front tyre has splits developing in tread area
offside rear tyre has inner tread wear
yellow parking brake light on
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r sill trim hanging down
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GJ04 UWY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 GJ04 UWY, 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 GJ04 UWY registered?
GJ04 UWY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2004.
Is GJ04 UWY safe to buy?
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