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EO54 KBE

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,778 mi
Last recorded141,778 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 KBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 141,778 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 141,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight misfire from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside hand brake eff slightly low

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

slight misfire from eng

Fail 5 Mar 2019 127,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside hand brake eff slightly low

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

slight misfire from eng

Pass 25 Feb 2018 124,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,101 miles

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

eml lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,312 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 105,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Fail 21 Jan 2015 105,449 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,024 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,537 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,408 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 72,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EO54 KBE is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO54 KBE, 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 EO54 KBE registered?

EO54 KBE is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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