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CX54 UXN

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,914 mi
Last recorded104,914 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 UXN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 104,914 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 104,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Obligatory mirror missing both side mirror (3.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake disc rusty

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,623 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,279 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,221 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,919 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 68,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,073 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,302 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,073 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 47,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,408 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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CX54 UXN is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX54 UXN, 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 CX54 UXN registered?

CX54 UXN is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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