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CF53 OAN

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear handbrake effort low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic covers on sills i cannot see to test

Fail 3 Apr 2019 76,317 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front hand brake effort very low rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic covers on sills i cannot see to test

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,904 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,715 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,715 miles

Central Braking system leaking Union leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,559 miles

Front engine oil leak

Front exhaust clamp rattle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by brake flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

i cannot see to test sill on n/s or o/s

Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front engine oil leak

Front exhaust clamp rattle

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by brake flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

i cannot see to test sill on n/s or o/s

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,140 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,061 miles

yellow brake warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,646 miles

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

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)

oil leak from engine, dripping onto exhaust manifold

Fail 30 Mar 2013 41,626 miles

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

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

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)

oil leak from engine, dripping onto exhaust manifold

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake wear indicator light on pads above limit will be a fail from april onwards

front wiper blades noisey in use

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm back bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2011 30,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket snapped but still adequately supported

offside number plate light lense missing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust bracket snapped but still adequately supported

offside number plate light lense missing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,306 miles

lens missing o/s no plate lamp

slight cut n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Oct 2006 4,807 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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CF53 OAN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CF53 OAN, 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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CF53 OAN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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