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EF04 KME

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KME
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 134,033 miles

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

Slight tail pipe blue smoke emissions not excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2025 133,097 miles

Brake hoses perishing

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,803 miles

N/s/f brake slight bind

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 129,803 miles

N/s/f brake slight bind

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,171 miles

Slight bind n/s/f brake not excessive

Slight blue smoke emissions

Pass 19 Jul 2022 119,379 miles

Rear exhaust leak

Slight noise rear wheel bearings not excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust smoking but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,915 miles

Slight blue smoke emissions

Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,559 miles

all tyre walls damaged no cords

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,279 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all tyre walls damaged no cords

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,809 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 May 2016 99,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,144 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 78,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 60,477 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on 3mm, advise replacement

Fail 19 May 2010 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on 3mm, advise replacement

Pass 19 May 2009 56,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 49,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,517 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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EF04 KME is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF04 KME, 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 EF04 KME registered?

EF04 KME is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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