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CF53 LDU

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,077 mi
Last recorded173,077 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LDU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 173,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 162,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,041 miles

Oil leak

Play in suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2013 150,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 150,574 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 150,503 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fuel filter hose perished but not leaking

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 146,482 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2012 137,646 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 137,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 127,209 miles

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

bonnet release ketch stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2011 127,209 miles

bonnet release ketch stiff

Pass 20 Feb 2010 116,193 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 105,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 89,915 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 88,223 miles

Nearside 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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CF53 LDU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CF53 LDU, 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 CF53 LDU registered?

CF53 LDU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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