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CF04 XBH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 105,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,269 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 94,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,655 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,515 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,718 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 57,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,460 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,873 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,869 miles

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

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 XBH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

CF04 XBH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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