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KB04 ENM

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,483 mi
Last recorded146,483 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 ENM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 146,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 142,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 136,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 119,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,033 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 107,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,980 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,481 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,407 miles

Nearside 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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KB04 ENM is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

KB04 ENM is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is KB04 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 ENM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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