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BK54 KVV

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 KVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,270 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,263 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear sill starting carroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,030 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,205 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 64,149 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,935 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

O/S/R wheel noisy when rotated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,926 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to all brake discs

Metal undertray twisted

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

O/S/R brake noisey when rotated and handbrake applied

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pad warning light on dash

Reverse lights in-op

Various oil and coolant leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,746 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 47,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,775 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,875 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 31,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,130 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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BK54 KVV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK54 KVV, 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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BK54 KVV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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