MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front prop shaft rubber perished slightly
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front prop shaft rubber perished slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating park brake with noise (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating park brake and noise (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
0.5 litres of oil (0W30 cartrol edge) required to perform emissions test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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KB04 JUA is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JUA, 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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KB04 JUA is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 2004.
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