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J44 YYJ

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,555 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,414 miles

Body has slight corrosion full underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion full underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 87,114 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 87,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 64,688 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,026 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,090 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,703 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,037 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,902 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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J44 YYJ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J44 YYJ, 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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J44 YYJ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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