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AX04 KZW

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 KZW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 129,444 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 119,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 119,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,105 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,464 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 89,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,843 miles

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

n/s h/brake effort low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,035 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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AX04 KZW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX04 KZW, 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 AX04 KZW registered?

AX04 KZW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is AX04 KZW safe to buy?

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