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AF04 KHM

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 KHM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 85,317 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 85,317 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Apr 2024 78,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 78,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,473 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

O/S Washer Jet Poor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported support mounting corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 71,793 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported mounting corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting rusted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,424 miles

brake pipes rusted n/s/r area on front to rear pipes advise to be replaced

exhaust bracket cracked

front lower suspension arm bushs n/s & o/s

front wiper blades

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,102 miles

park brake imbalance

rear tyres 3-3.5mm

some wear front control arm brackets worn

Fail 6 Jul 2012 36,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

park brake imbalance

rear tyres 3-3.5mm

some wear front control arm brackets worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,301 miles

1) Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,181 miles

small cuts on tread of both front tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 18,269 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,809 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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AF04 KHM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF04 KHM, 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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AF04 KHM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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