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CU04 NRK

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,912 mi
Last recorded73,912 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 NRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,912 miles

Both front anti roll 'd' mount bushes worn

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside front upper link bar gaitor starting to split

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 73,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R17 Outer tread cracked and cords exposed - tyre wearing low (4.1.D.1b)

Both front anti roll 'd' mount bushes worn

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb was not fitted correctly - rectified (1.7.5a)

Offside front upper link bar gaitor starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,934 miles

EML warning on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** strong advice 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

***** strong advice exhaust blue smoke

EML warning on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** strong advice 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaking.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,774 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,286 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,286 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,057 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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CU04 NRK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CU04 NRK, 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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CU04 NRK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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