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K9 FEL

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,218 mi
Last recorded20,218 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 FEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 20,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 20,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,934 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 19,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,924 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 19,924 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2016 19,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside tailgate strut leaking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2015 19,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,450 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,291 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,686 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,775 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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K9 FEL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K9 FEL, 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 K9 FEL registered?

K9 FEL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is K9 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 FEL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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