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J9 OYS

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 OYS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 72,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 66,733 miles

Offside Front indicator submerged in water

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 61,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays,sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 43,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,065 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded through

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,272 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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J9 OYS is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J9 OYS, 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

How do I check the history of J9 OYS?

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What year was J9 OYS registered?

J9 OYS is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is J9 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 OYS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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