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KB04 VGL

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,941 mi
Last recorded128,941 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 VGL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 128,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 124,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 122,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake effort only just met @18% min requirement is 16%

Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,943 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 115,943 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s and o/s on lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,963 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 102,291 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 102,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,642 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,642 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 61,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,986 miles

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

fault on waring light system all lights now working OK

nearside rear has cuts in wall but at time of test not down to the cords o/s/r is at 1.6mm amd needs replacing NOW

Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fault on waring light system all lights now working OK

nearside rear has cuts in wall but at time of test not down to the cords o/s/r is at 1.6mm amd needs replacing NOW

Pass 23 May 2008 41,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VGL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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