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CK54 WHU

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,264 mi
Last recorded72,264 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 WHU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,256 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum mark (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,592 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2454017 ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,592 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2454017 ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture is unrepairable ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 56,305 miles

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

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

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

plastic under trays

Fail 1 Sep 2018 56,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

plastic under trays

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,433 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 53,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,429 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 51,429 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,871 miles

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

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

OSR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,775 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,327 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,201 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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CK54 WHU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CK54 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK54 WHU registered?

CK54 WHU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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