CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY54 JLX

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 JLX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,020 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Movement in both front wishbone rear bushes.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Slight movement in both front ball joints.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 100,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Movement in both front wishbone rear bushes.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Slight movement in both front ball joints.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,758 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hand brake travel high.

Movement in both front lower ball joints.

Movement in both front wishbone rear bushes.

Offside front brake flexible hose perished.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hand brake travel high.

Movement in both front lower ball joints.

Movement in both front wishbone rear bushes.

Offside front brake flexible hose perished.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,432 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit on outer edges.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still being supported.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front brake flexible hose perished.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake flexible hose perished.

Both front tyres on legal limit on outer edges.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still being supported.

Exhaust system corroded.

Hand brake travel high.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,272 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,272 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,991 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 40,615 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,436 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,043 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,851 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY54 JLX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue 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 GY54 JLX, 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

How do I check the history of GY54 JLX?

You can check the full history of GY54 JLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY54 JLX registered?

GY54 JLX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GY54 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY54 JLX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY54 JLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY54 JLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.