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FL04 CTU

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 CTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,942 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,521 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper blade ends split

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,215 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Front track control arm rear bushs getting worn and slight play in ball joints

Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,215 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Front track control arm rear bushs getting worn and slight play in ball joints

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,334 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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FL04 CTU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL04 CTU, 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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FL04 CTU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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