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GJ04 VPV

2004 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,333 mi
Last recorded65,333 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VPV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,048 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,482 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,725 miles

OSF brake flexi hose cracked/perished

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,050 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 45,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,348 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,098 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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GJ04 VPV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GJ04 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

GJ04 VPV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is GJ04 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ04 VPV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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