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CT04 AZV

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 AZV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 76,245 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 70,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 65,717 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,149 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,041 miles

Slight play suspension lower ball joint & lower wishbone rear most bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,631 miles

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox rusty

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,038 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,400 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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CT04 AZV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CT04 AZV, 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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What year was CT04 AZV registered?

CT04 AZV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is CT04 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT04 AZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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