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BG54 KKA

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,143 mi
Last recorded90,143 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KKA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,143 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,429 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,438 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,318 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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BG54 KKA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG54 KKA, 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 BG54 KKA registered?

BG54 KKA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is BG54 KKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 KKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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