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CF54 UMK

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,691 mi
Last recorded99,691 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 UMK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,691 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f ,rear bushes,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded may require to attention,top of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both head light slightly perished

car has slightly blue smoke,may require to attention

engine and gears box oil leaking,under side tray fitted

n/s/f tyre slightly has tears on outer edge

o/s/f tyre have nail on outer edge,outer edge has badly tears and cracks,inner edge slightly wearing worn,may require to attention soon

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f ,rear bushes,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded may require to attention,top of flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

both head light slightly perished

engine and gears box oil leaking,under side tray fitted

n/s/f tyre slightly has tears on outer edge

o/s/f tyre have nail on outer edge,outer edge has badly tears and cracks,inner edge slightly wearing worn,may require to attention soon

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust mount corroded but still supporting system

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,978 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,710 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,901 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,051 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 62,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,005 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,635 miles

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

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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CF54 UMK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CF54 UMK, 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 CF54 UMK registered?

CF54 UMK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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