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CA04 RYY

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 RYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,124 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 111,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,429 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,775 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle is leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle is leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,880 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

1 rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,625 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,569 miles

Deep cut n/s/f tyre outer wall, not showing ply or cords (225/50/16w Continental)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Deep cut n/s/f tyre outer wall, not showing ply or cords (225/50/16w Continental)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/50/16W Continental) RELACE A.S.A.P

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (225/50/16W Continental) RELACE A.S.A.P

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 34,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,945 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 RYY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYY, 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.

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CA04 RYY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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