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CK54 FKL

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 FKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 132,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror missng

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,779 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 114,779 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 May 2014 87,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,511 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 79,511 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,302 miles

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

front exhaust bracket rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,819 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,907 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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CK54 FKL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK54 FKL, 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 CK54 FKL registered?

CK54 FKL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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