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CU53 BFP

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,674 mi
Last recorded128,674 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BFP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 128,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 118,754 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 118,754 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,825 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 111,825 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 108,226 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE EFFICENCY

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

Pass 15 May 2015 100,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 May 2015 100,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 93,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 84,343 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

petrol filler cap seal cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pad warning light on?

petrol filler cap seal cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,668 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 79,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,706 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 73,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,560 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,037 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.2.plastic trim covering outer sills,unable to fully check outer sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 62,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,315 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 41,897 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 41,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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CU53 BFP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CU53 BFP, 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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CU53 BFP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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