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EO04 KNK

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,021 mi
Last recorded124,021 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 KNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 123,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 118,553 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 118,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perished n/s front tyre has a nail

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,914 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pipes coated

fuel damp at fuel pump

Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,550 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,668 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 91,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,192 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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EO04 KNK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EO04 KNK, 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 EO04 KNK registered?

EO04 KNK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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