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CA04 EFD

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 EFD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,057 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,982 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,561 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,931 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,852 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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CA04 EFD is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA04 EFD, 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 CA04 EFD registered?

CA04 EFD is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is CA04 EFD safe to buy?

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