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CP04 JVV

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,400 mi
Last recorded126,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 JVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 126,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 126,301 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake poor

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 126,268 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake poor

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

Fail 28 May 2021 126,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,275 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2019 123,270 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust bracket on rear insecure

oil leak

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

Fail 3 May 2019 122,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

chip in windscreen

engine burning oil

n/s/f tyre edge wear

o/s/f tyre edge wear

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 May 2018 110,512 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 May 2018 110,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2017 93,726 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slight wear

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

eml on

engine burning oil

only just met the required parking brake efficency

Pass 23 May 2016 77,348 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre has heavy edge wear

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

Pass 21 May 2015 62,891 miles

both rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 62,891 miles

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

both rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 51,078 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 51,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,861 miles

impact damage to n/s front corner bumper.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,652 miles

nsr tyre measuring 3mm tread depth

Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,652 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

nsr tyre measuring 3mm tread depth

rear brake pads getting low (4mm)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,197 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 16,197 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,450 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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CP04 JVV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CP04 JVV, 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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CP04 JVV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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