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CA04 YYV

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,454 mi
Last recorded95,454 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,454 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,327 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,813 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 YYV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYV, 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

How do I check the history of CA04 YYV?

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What year was CA04 YYV registered?

CA04 YYV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is CA04 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 YYV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA04 YYV have outstanding finance?

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