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JOS 128P

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,263 mi
Last recorded74,263 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOS 128P
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,263 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,459 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,917 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 45,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 45,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 44,188 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2011 42,866 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,230 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,981 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 33,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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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JOS 128P is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JOS 128P, 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

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What year was JOS 128P registered?

JOS 128P is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is JOS 128P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOS 128P shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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