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CF04 ABN

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,733 mi
Last recorded51,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 ABN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 47,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,957 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 45,957 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,320 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,338 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,003 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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CF04 ABN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CF04 ABN, 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 CF04 ABN registered?

CF04 ABN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is CF04 ABN safe to buy?

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