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CA54 HXT

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 HXT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,517 miles

both rear and nearside front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside registration plate lamp lens missing and terminals corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 89,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

both rear and nearside front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 81,729 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,703 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 71,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,032 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)

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,268 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Offside rear mud guard loose

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,930 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,511 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CA54 HXT is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CA54 HXT, 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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CA54 HXT is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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