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CX04 VZN

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 VZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 101,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,484 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 95,435 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near the fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2015 85,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,419 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Jun 2012 56,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 45,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,491 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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CX04 VZN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CX04 VZN, 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 CX04 VZN registered?

CX04 VZN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is CX04 VZN safe to buy?

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