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K40 PGM

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,398 mi
Last recorded105,398 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 PGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 105,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 100,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,679 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,794 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,190 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,621 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear undertray damaged

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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K40 PGM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K40 PGM, 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 K40 PGM registered?

K40 PGM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is K40 PGM safe to buy?

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