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CU54 PDK

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 PDK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,597 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 127,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,694 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,168 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 114,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,868 miles

DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 102,722 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,243 miles

advise minor oil leak on engine

advise slight play in main suspension bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,068 miles

advise crack in windscreen

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,948 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on

fuel filter pipe hose union crushed

Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on

fuel filter pipe hose union crushed

Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,128 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 1 Dec 2010 61,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,328 miles

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

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)

air bag warning lamp on dash

front gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket weak/corroded

handbrake travel long

nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to tear/defective unable to see cord/ply at time of test but advise attention sought

plastic sill covers fitted

rear reg plate slightly deterioated

Fail 5 Dec 2009 51,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

air bag warning lamp on dash

front gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket weak/corroded

handbrake travel long

nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to tear/defective unable to see cord/ply at time of test but advise attention sought

plastic sill covers fitted

rear reg plate slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,958 miles

both front and rear brake pad linings wearing thin

sqeak from rear possibly handbrake shoes

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,126 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deterioated

slight damage to rubber fuel pipe on delivery side of underboy fuel cannister/filter

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

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CU54 PDK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CU54 PDK, 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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CU54 PDK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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