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CW54 WYZ

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,336 mi
Last recorded106,336 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 WYZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 106,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 106,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 101,663 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,436 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 78,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,496 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,621 miles

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

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

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

brake discs front and rear surface rust

Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,621 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

brake discs front and rear surface rust

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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CW54 WYZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CW54 WYZ, 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 CW54 WYZ registered?

CW54 WYZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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