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CW04 AWH

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,834 mi
Last recorded141,834 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AWH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 141,834 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 135,686 miles

Front Both Tyres Slightly Cracking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 129,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,595 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,595 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,164 miles

rear tyres low and rear pads

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,180 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,692 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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CW04 AWH is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CW04 AWH, 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 CW04 AWH registered?

CW04 AWH is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is CW04 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 AWH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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