2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · RJ54 XLB
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 88,893 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RJ54 XLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 88,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ54 XLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (RJ54 XLB) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RJ54 XLB Mileage History
- 12/07/202383,333 mi
- 06/08/202486,234 mi+2,901 mi
- 14/08/202486,239 mi+5 mi
- 12/08/202588,883 mi+2,644 mi
- 20/08/202588,893 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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