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CK04 XSB

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 XSB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 147,144 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 147,144 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 139,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 124,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2021 124,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,367 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,051 miles

O/S handbrake needs adjustment or repair.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 117,051 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

O/S handbrake needs adjustment or repair.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,537 miles

Both front hubs are corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 115,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front hubs are corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,233 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock upper covers loose.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,505 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers detatched

Engine under tray fitted

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,946 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,217 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 89,217 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,773 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating.

Spare wheel is missing.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,773 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel is missing.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,223 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 19,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,645 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 XSB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSB, 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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CK04 XSB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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