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CV04 PPK

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 PPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 88,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,182 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 78,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,664 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 58,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,716 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,289 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,289 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,722 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR NO PLATE DELAMINATING

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear noplate slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,542 miles

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET & REAR NO PLARE SOME DETIORTION

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,816 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 17,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,059 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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CV04 PPK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV04 PPK, 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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CV04 PPK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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