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BX04 CZL

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,478 mi
Last recorded119,478 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 CZL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,478 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,951 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 112,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,236 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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BX04 CZL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX04 CZL, 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.

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What year was BX04 CZL registered?

BX04 CZL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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