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CF54 UOW

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,149 mi
Last recorded73,149 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 UOW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,149 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,878 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired old spring part their. (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,184 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 UOW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

CF54 UOW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is CF54 UOW safe to buy?

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