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CK04 NFG

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 NFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,230 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,369 miles

Exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,175 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,175 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,297 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,224 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 51,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,642 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,978 miles

n/s/f tyre poor condition

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 46,978 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre poor condition

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,581 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,570 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn(N/S/F JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,154 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2009 25,151 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,410 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,821 miles

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

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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CK04 NFG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CK04 NFG, 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 CK04 NFG registered?

CK04 NFG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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