MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear axle is leaking
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
1 rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Deep cut n/s/f tyre outer wall, not showing ply or cords (225/50/16w Continental)
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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