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GJ54 OPU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 154,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 123,338 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 123,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,295 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,475 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,147 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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GJ54 OPU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ54 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

GJ54 OPU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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