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JU54 MED

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,703 mi
Last recorded80,703 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU54 MED
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 80,703 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake effort recorded from this vehicle,is 17%,lower limit is 16%.

Pass 10 May 2016 70,047 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,624 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,440 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,438 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,725 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,993 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,499 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,348 miles

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,594 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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JU54 MED is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JU54 MED, 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 JU54 MED registered?

JU54 MED is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is JU54 MED safe to buy?

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