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K6 KOV

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,153 mi
Last recorded128,153 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 KOV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 128,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 127,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 125,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 125,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 125,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 125,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,550 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,873 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 123,091 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 122,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 120,892 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,230 miles

offside parking brake requires adjustment recorded 84kgf

Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,846 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 117,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 117,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 115,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 113,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 111,175 miles

cut in n/s/r sidewall cords not visable.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 110,336 miles

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

cut in n/s/r sidewall cords not visable.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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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K6 KOV is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K6 KOV, 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 K6 KOV registered?

K6 KOV is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is K6 KOV safe to buy?

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