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KA04 SYW

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 SYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 119,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,969 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 102,969 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 88,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,599 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

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 SYW is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SYW, 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 KA04 SYW registered?

KA04 SYW is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is KA04 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA04 SYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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