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KB54 DGU

2004 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,110 mi
Last recorded120,110 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 DGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 120,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 May 2015 112,626 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades are weak clearing screen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,770 miles

Coolant leak

both rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2011 90,779 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 May 2011 90,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 83,844 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 66,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 37,008 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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KB54 DGU is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KB54 DGU, 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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What year was KB54 DGU registered?

KB54 DGU is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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