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HJ04 NFX

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,588 mi
Last recorded164,588 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 164,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 163,170 miles

Both front shock absorber coil spring lower mounts corroding

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

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

Rear tyre valves deteriorating

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and perishing

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2018 163,162 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber coil spring lower mounts corroding

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

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

Rear tyre valves deteriorating

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and perishing

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2017 156,056 miles

Both front shock absorber coil spring seats / mounts corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

Offside rear brake pipe corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

Oil leak

Rear tyre valves deteriorating

Stone chip in windscreen

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 147,716 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear diff weeping

Rear exhaust silencer has a minor leak of gases

Various oil weeps

Pass 16 Jun 2015 139,978 miles

front tyres perishing

offside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

offside rear bump stop deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil weep from offside rear driveshaft oil seal

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,497 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has minor leak of gases

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre at 3mm

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Slight oil weep from offside rear driveshaft oil seal

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2013 111,482 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 98,057 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil dampness on engine

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,139 miles

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

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

Rear silencer hanger broken, system is still secure

Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,864 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,431 miles

both sides front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,872 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,040 miles

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

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

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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HJ04 NFX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue 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 HJ04 NFX, 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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HJ04 NFX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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