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CU04 YVF

2004 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,343 mi
Last recorded94,343 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YVF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 94,343 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 94,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 92,395 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 92,395 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,464 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre age cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,859 miles

slight play in near side front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,078 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low 225/50/16/w

slight oil leak on the engine

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,270 miles

1 small cracks on rear tyres

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,620 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 64,620 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 60,859 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 May 2008 56,590 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 51,360 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 YVF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Red 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 YVF, 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

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What year was CU04 YVF registered?

CU04 YVF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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