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CA54 NUC

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,157 mi
Last recorded99,157 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NUC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,157 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 98,836 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

eml light on

engine oil leak

feul cap seal cracking

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edgre

pad sensor light on

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2014 94,064 miles

brake pad light on

engine oil leak

osf tyre on limit inner edge

osr coil spring rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pad sensor light on

engine oil leak

osf tyre on limit inner edge

osr coil spring rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,531 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2012 85,733 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake warning light on dash

centre exhaust mount damaged

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,069 miles

brake pad level warning lamp on

movement in front rackends

nsr wheel buckled

osr shock damp

Fail 15 Dec 2011 76,995 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad level warning lamp on

movement in front rackends

nsr wheel buckled

osr shock damp

Pass 11 Dec 2010 66,626 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

brake pads level warning lamp illuminated

front brake pads worn

movement in front suspension arms rear bushes

movement in nsf ball joint

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,471 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear no.plate

Fail 5 Dec 2009 56,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear no.plate

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,044 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 46,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,898 miles

front pads on limit

rear pads on limit

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 NUC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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