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CU04 UHY

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UHY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,386 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,385 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,807 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

seems like the n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,538 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 588,472 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 58,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,546 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,694 miles

n/s/f tyre punctured .

Fail 3 Jul 2009 39,694 miles

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

n/s/f tyre punctured .

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,317 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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CU04 UHY is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CU04 UHY, 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 CU04 UHY registered?

CU04 UHY is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is CU04 UHY safe to buy?

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