RJ04LVA

BMW 316

2004 · Blue · Petrol · 1,796 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 16 Sep 2027 (331 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Sep 2027 (316 days left)

Mileage

135,188 mi

At MOT on 17 Sep 2026

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About RJ04LVA

Registration RJ04LVA is a 2004 blue BMW 316 with a 1,796cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 22 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 16 September 2027, which is 331 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 September 2027, 316 days from today.

The vehicle has 19 MOT tests on record, including 16 passes and 3 failures, with 30 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 135,188 miles on 17 September 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 5,014 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 190 g/km.

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MOT History 19 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 605484439155
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2027
Mileage recorded: 135,188 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 256872811066
Expiry date: 02 Sep 2021
Mileage recorded: 122,647 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

MOT test number: 579424865828
Expiry date: 02 Sep 2020
Mileage recorded: 113,542 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MOT test number: 266163903006
Expiry date: 02 Sep 2019
Mileage recorded: 107,003 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 290176960958
Expiry date: 02 Sep 2016
Mileage recorded: 71,750 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MOT test number: 425604323212
Mileage recorded: 57,185 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

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

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

MOT test number: 960631540110
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2011
Mileage recorded: 49,314 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

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

USER ENTERED Traction controle lamp on

MOT test number: 300932869176
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2010
Mileage recorded: 46,082 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED slight corrosion rear brake discs

USER ENTERED slight damage to outer side wall of n/s/r tyre

MOT test number: 323548628179
Mileage recorded: 43,118 MI
Registration at time of test: RJ04LVA
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

USER ENTERED rattle from exhaust catalyst when tapped at time of test

USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but not deep enough to reach cords

USER ENTERED both rear brake discs corroded at edges slightly

Vehicle specifications

Model: 316
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,796 cc
First Registered: Apr 2004
First Used on Road: 29 Apr 2004
CO2 Emissions: 190 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 06 Oct 2022
Safety Recall: Yes (action required)
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 205/55R16

All four wheels 16" wheel

205/55R16 H 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

205 mm

Tread width

Profile

55%

Sidewall

Wheel

16"

Rim

Speed H

130 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Bmw costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 34.3 mpg; From 190 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 23.0p; At 173.9p/litre
Fill-up: £86.94; Approx. 50L tank
Yearly fuel: £1,703; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8009 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 19 Oct 2026 at 13:41.