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CK54 AWC

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,202 mi
Last recorded205,202 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 AWC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 205,202 miles

Rear Suspension area corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 205,200 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension area corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 201,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 201,478 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 198,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pad warning light on

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe

Oil leak in engine bay

Fail 28 Oct 2015 198,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pad warning light on

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe

Oil leak in engine bay

Pass 27 Oct 2014 194,243 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 185,084 miles

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Oct 2013 185,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2012 164,322 miles

EML light on

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

coolant level light flashed during test

Fail 18 Oct 2012 164,322 miles

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

EML light on

OSR backplate touching disc

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

coolant level light flashed during test

Pass 24 Oct 2011 147,388 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 147,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 110,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 66,641 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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CK54 AWC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK54 AWC, 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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CK54 AWC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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