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CX04 WDA

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,919 mi
Last recorded80,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 WDA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,919 miles

Central Rear seat lock stuck under seat cant check

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side , attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing and bumper damage

engine cover fit, engine cover fit

Fail 24 Jun 2024 80,919 miles

Central Rear seat lock stuck under seat cant check

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side , attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing and bumper damage

engine cover fit, engine cover fit

Pass 24 Jun 2023 76,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing and pumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Jun 2023 76,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing and pumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 75,806 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,608 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,817 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 60,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,361 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mains in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear mains (In Clips) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,351 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both sills not allowing ful inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,214 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,681 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 WDA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX04 WDA registered?

CX04 WDA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is CX04 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX04 WDA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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