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C669 PUF

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,743 mi
Last recorded30,743 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC669 PUF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 30,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 23,367 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 20,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,556 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 19,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 18,815 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,816 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 17,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,089 miles

play nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,558 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,204 miles

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

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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C669 PUF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C669 PUF, 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 C669 PUF registered?

C669 PUF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is C669 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C669 PUF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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