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HJ54 OKH

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OKH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,000 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,946 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,569 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

center exhaust bracket corroded

unable to see o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,843 miles

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

rear pads worn

Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,843 miles

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

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

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

rear pads worn

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,541 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 42,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,566 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 34,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,960 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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HJ54 OKH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HJ54 OKH, 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 HJ54 OKH registered?

HJ54 OKH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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