CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU04 RFE

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,030 mi
Last recorded50,030 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 RFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 84,518 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,419 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 80,419 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak underside areas oil leaking / slight engine oil blue smoke ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 77,581 miles

Front Outer Side repeater not working both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn low (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak underside areas oil leaking / slight engine oil blue smoke ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,613 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,613 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 61,849 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 61,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,856 miles

advise air bag light on

advise side windows tinted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,328 miles

srs light active

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,690 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 43,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 36,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 8,357 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU04 RFE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RFE, 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

How do I check the history of CU04 RFE?

You can check the full history of CU04 RFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU04 RFE registered?

CU04 RFE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is CU04 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 RFE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU04 RFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU04 RFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.