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CK04 NFH

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,914 mi
Last recorded111,914 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 107,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,293 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 103,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,441 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,959 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,716 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 full lengh (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,366 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,681 miles

both rear tyres tread worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,681 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)

both rear tyres tread worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 27,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,276 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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CK04 NFH 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 87%.

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 CK04 NFH, 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 NFH registered?

CK04 NFH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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