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70,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front brake sticky by hand - disc showing signs of overheating - brake pads worn close to wear sensor
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front brake sticky by hand - disc showing signs of overheating - brake pads worn close to wear sensor
Nearside Front brake disk showing signs of having gotten hot, brakes slightly sticking - further investigation / repair recommended
Nearside Front brake disk showing signs of having gotten hot, brakes slightly sticking - further investigation / repair recommended
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working recommend investigating / repair to wiring loom / plug to cluster (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - section leading into brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - section leading into brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip lower section of Zone 'A'but not adversely affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip upper section of Zone 'A'but not adversely affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal splitting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brakes sticking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - section leading into brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - section leading into brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside wiper blade smeary
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip lower section of Zone 'A'but not adversely affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip upper section of Zone 'A'but not adversely affecting driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal splitting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal perishing
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel cap seal perished
handbrake long reserve travel
Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Fuel cap seal perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips on drivers side of swept area (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Fuel cap seal perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips on drivers side of swept area (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
crack in o/s/r lamp
damage to o/s of vehicle
rear no.plate slightly deteriorated
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
crack in o/s/r lamp
damage to o/s of vehicle
rear no.plate slightly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front wheel binding slightly
slight damage to n/s front tyre
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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CN54 VMX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 CN54 VMX, 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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CN54 VMX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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