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CV54 LNE

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 LNE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,568 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,077 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,427 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,302 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,955 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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CV54 LNE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV54 LNE, 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 CV54 LNE registered?

CV54 LNE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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