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HJ04 NLE

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 93,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 86,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,414 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 78,414 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,952 miles

Nearside front wearing on the outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,952 miles

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

Nearside front wearing on the outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,010 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,862 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres walls starting to perish

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,862 miles

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

both front tyres walls starting to perish

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,611 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 NLE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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