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JC04 SJC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,498 mi
Last recorded98,498 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC04 SJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,498 miles

Front Oil leak undre engine ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,120 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 13 Jan 2016 92,119 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,362 miles

front brake pads low and discs in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded around tank

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,913 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush has slight movement

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes in places

Pass 14 May 2013 76,051 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

slight movement in both front, rear wishbone bushes

Fail 14 May 2013 76,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

slight movement in both front, rear wishbone bushes

Pass 15 May 2012 65,282 miles

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

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

slight lump on nsf tyre outer sidewall

Fail 15 May 2012 65,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

slight lump on nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2011 55,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,976 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 35,039 miles

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

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

front tyres worn and cracked

rear tyres on limit and cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,208 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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JC04 SJC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JC04 SJC, 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 JC04 SJC registered?

JC04 SJC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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