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C2 NPH

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 NPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,057 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 79,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,096 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 75,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,179 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash

oil leak around rocker cover and sump

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,095 miles

Both front control arm bushes worn

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Oil residue on underside of engine

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,601 miles

rear tyres have cracks in sidewall that are deep but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,596 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 46,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,104 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,778 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,531 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 29,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,185 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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C2 NPH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C2 NPH, 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 C2 NPH registered?

C2 NPH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is C2 NPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 NPH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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