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KB53 WKG

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,624 mi
Last recorded150,624 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 WKG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 150,624 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 144,658 miles

Exhaust front bracket rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 141,417 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded on ends

handbrake effort @ 16%

Fail 15 Jul 2016 141,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded on ends

handbrake effort @ 16%

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,991 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2014 131,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 131,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,294 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre bracket breaking/very rusty

oil on minimum

Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,235 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,696 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 93,696 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,916 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,303 miles

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

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

discs with next set of pads

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,317 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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KB53 WKG is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KB53 WKG, 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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KB53 WKG is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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