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FY04 NKM

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,062 mi
Last recorded165,062 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 NKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 165,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 160,976 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 5 Dec 2016 157,519 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 155,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 155,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Dec 2014 151,326 miles

Oil leak

emmision system requred aatnion

Pass 2 May 2014 148,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 141,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,931 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 132,845 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 131,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 131,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 127,258 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2009 127,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 123,738 miles

Doghnut joint on propshaft starting to seperate / split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaking from engine bay area

Fail 12 Mar 2008 123,738 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Doghnut joint on propshaft starting to seperate / split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

oil leaking from engine bay area

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,439 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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FY04 NKM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY04 NKM, 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 FY04 NKM registered?

FY04 NKM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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