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CF54 FFA

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,259 mi
Last recorded74,259 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 FFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,259 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,297 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,403 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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CF54 FFA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CF54 FFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF54 FFA registered?

CF54 FFA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is CF54 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 FFA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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