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KA04 BTZ

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,146 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,412 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,405 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,373 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 63,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,070 miles

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

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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KA04 BTZ is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KA04 BTZ, 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 KA04 BTZ registered?

KA04 BTZ is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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