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HD54 KVM

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,681 mi
Last recorded99,681 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 KVM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,681 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,621 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 88,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,357 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive dropping onto o/s steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,382 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,644 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,111 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 72,110 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 4 Dec 2013 43,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,092 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,375 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,089 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 19,436 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,436 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,633 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,560 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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HD54 KVM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HD54 KVM, 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 HD54 KVM registered?

HD54 KVM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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