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CK54 AWN

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 AWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 112,432 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 112,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Reservoir leaking ()

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

Pass 26 May 2022 111,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2021 94,756 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front arb link gaiter split

offside front brake back plate insecure

parking brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 29 May 2020 91,408 miles

alternator belt damaged

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,222 miles

Front inner pads worn thin

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

Offside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,068 miles

Engine oil leak

Front inner pads worn thin

Front tyres worn on inside edges and on limit

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2018 75,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil leak

Front inner pads worn thin

Front tyres worn on inside edges and on limit

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 58,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,479 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,103 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 35,103 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake caliper has slight bind. No binding noticed during roller brake test. RBT results satisfactory.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded away , system secure

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded away , system secure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm balljoints have slight play

centre exhaust clamp broke due to corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,984 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,470 miles

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 7 Sep 2007 16,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 16,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 AWN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AWN, 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 AWN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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