CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA54 HXN

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 HXN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside / offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside / offside (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside / offside ()

bracket broke on rear exhaust

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front jacking block missing

bad engine oil leak

nearside / offside rear tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,183 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

bracket broke on rear exhaust

nearside front jacking block missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge also perished

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

bracket broke on rear exhaust

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

bracket snapped off rear exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

bracket snapped off rear exhaust

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EX BRACKET INSECURE

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,733 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,521 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,875 miles

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA54 HXN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA54 HXN, 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 CA54 HXN?

You can check the full history of CA54 HXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA54 HXN registered?

CA54 HXN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is CA54 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 HXN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA54 HXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA54 HXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.