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KB04 EJL

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,446 mi
Last recorded23,446 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 EJL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 23,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 23,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 23,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 19,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 17,683 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 16,720 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 16,720 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 15,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,467 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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KB04 EJL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KB04 EJL, 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 KB04 EJL registered?

KB04 EJL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is KB04 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 EJL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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