MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Ex. oil leaks !
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs are slightly worn and corroding - the pads are app. 80% worn
front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders
n/s/f wishbone has play in the rear bush
o/s/r tyre is unevenly worn - bald on inner shoulder
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wishbones have play in the rear bushes
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
(5) Offside front wheel bearing worn close to limit.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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GJ54 EAO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GJ54 EAO, 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 GJ54 EAO registered?
GJ54 EAO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is GJ54 EAO safe to buy?
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