MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,319 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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)
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
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
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)
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)
yellow brake warning lamp illuminated.
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
lens missing o/s no plate lamp
slight cut n/s front tyre outer wall
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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