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CA04 ZZS

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,453 mi
Last recorded95,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 91,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,395 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,078 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 73,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2009 60,872 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,375 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,857 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 ZZS is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

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

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