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CA04 RYM

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,795 mi
Last recorded34,795 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 RYM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 34,795 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 34,795 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 27,328 miles

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

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

age o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,495 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,944 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 RYM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

CA04 RYM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is CA04 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 RYM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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