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EF04 KPV

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KPV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,204 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar ball joint dust cover in poor condition

both rear tyres just on legal limit

front and rear brake pads wearing low

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,469 miles

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

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

o/r/tyre getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,469 miles

o/r/tyre getting low

Pass 16 May 2012 56,076 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 56,076 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2011 50,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 50,063 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 42,940 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

o/s/f wheel has slight play

Pass 20 May 2009 36,673 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 36,673 miles

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

Front Suspension arm 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)

n/s and o/s front tyres are cracking on outer side wall and edges

Pass 13 May 2008 29,722 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall cracking and edge worn.

o/s/front tyre outer tread cracking

Fail 13 May 2008 29,722 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall cracking and edge worn.

o/s/front tyre outer tread cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,652 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 KPV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF04 KPV, 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 EF04 KPV registered?

EF04 KPV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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