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DE54 CGF

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 114,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight seepage from fuel filter

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,986 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 108,662 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,367 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 101,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front, rear wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,036 miles

o/s/f tyre has nail in centre of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,984 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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DE54 CGF is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE54 CGF, 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 DE54 CGF registered?

DE54 CGF is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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