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CA04 RXW

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,178 mi
Last recorded124,178 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 RXW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,297 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 97,494 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 97,463 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 80,827 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,813 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 May 2010 67,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,461 miles

exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

Pass 19 May 2008 38,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 25,169 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 RXW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

CA04 RXW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is CA04 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 RXW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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