2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · NL54 OJX
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 98,685 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NL54 OJX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2015
- 98,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL54 OJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (NL54 OJX) between October 2007 and March 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
NL54 OJX Mileage History
- 02/10/200735,192 mi
- 03/10/200735,192 mi
- 08/10/200841,783 mi+6,591 mi
- 15/02/201051,033 mi+9,250 mi
- 23/02/201160,933 mi+9,900 mi
- 23/02/201160,935 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/201270,295 mi+9,360 mi
- 18/02/201380,560 mi+10,265 mi
- 28/02/201492,134 mi+11,574 mi
- 26/03/201598,684 mi+6,550 mi
- 26/03/201598,685 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,488 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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