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HF04 CZG

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,506 mi
Last recorded89,506 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 CZG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 88,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 84,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaks

Plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 20 Feb 2023 84,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaks

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,051 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise when spinning wheel, but tricky to tell if coming from wheel bearing or diff

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,292 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes covered in grease

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,737 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges quite badly

both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,673 miles

Offside Front inner edge wear on tyre.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,596 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)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake reaction bushes has slight play.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

o/s rear diff oil seal has a slight leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,137 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,812 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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HF04 CZG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HF04 CZG, 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 HF04 CZG registered?

HF04 CZG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is HF04 CZG safe to buy?

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