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CU04 YUB

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,247 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe found on test (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes under nearside floorpan where clipped (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking under floorpan (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre has been driven flat, sidewalls marked/damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,355 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,345 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,206 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,057 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 YUB is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

CU04 YUB is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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