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HJ04 NHB

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NHB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 61,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 58,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,213 miles

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

front tyres 10 years old

Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres 10 years old

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,144 miles

bulb failure warning light on

Fail 28 Aug 2018 54,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

bulb failure warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,288 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,016 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,163 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment check !

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,298 miles

Rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,017 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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HJ04 NHB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HJ04 NHB, 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

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What year was HJ04 NHB registered?

HJ04 NHB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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