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CA04 XLW

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,262 mi
Last recorded70,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,262 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 May 2019 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 May 2018 67,776 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,775 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,312 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,963 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 58,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,488 miles

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 24 Nov 2011 46,551 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,394 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,317 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 38,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,390 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 XLW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLW, 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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What year was CA04 XLW registered?

CA04 XLW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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