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CA54 NCC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NCC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 82,364 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,740 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak engine ()

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,508 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads are approx 60% worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,610 miles

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

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The front brake pads are worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,402 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 52,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,830 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,677 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW IN PLACES AND WALLS DAMAGED.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,901 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)

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 NCC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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