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CA04 XLZ

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,454 mi
Last recorded108,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,454 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,160 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted making sill assessment difficult

Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,899 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted making sill assessment difficult

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,504 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,504 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,972 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,831 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 XLZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

CA04 XLZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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