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HD04 UJA

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,830 mi
Last recorded118,830 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 UJA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,830 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,381 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 109,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 94,603 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 81,913 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 49,826 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 44,513 miles

n/s/f tyre-slight wear/deterioration to outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2012 38,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 21,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 16,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,706 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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HD04 UJA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD04 UJA, 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 HD04 UJA registered?

HD04 UJA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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