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AJ04 KHC

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,663 mi
Last recorded93,663 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 KHC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,673 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2021 91,673 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,934 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,931 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,223 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 67,655 miles

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

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

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 5 Aug 2010 65,490 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,759 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,697 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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AJ04 KHC is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ04 KHC, 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 AJ04 KHC registered?

AJ04 KHC is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is AJ04 KHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 KHC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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