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KB04 VEP

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 VEP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,703 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 105,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 100,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,161 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 100,142 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad wear warning light on

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low in centre tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s handbrake poor effort,refer also prior fail/advise 336760283169

Fail 29 Jun 2013 85,796 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,992 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 33,759 miles

front pads low

tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,608 miles

front pads appear very low

Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,642 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 19,642 miles

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

Nearside wiper poor

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 VEP is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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