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KC54 FNK

2004 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 FNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,088 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 101,088 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2015 92,708 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,254 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

play in both front bottom ball joints

rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,225 miles

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

small cut nearside front tyre side wall

small cut offside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,240 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,240 miles

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

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

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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KC54 FNK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC54 FNK, 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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KC54 FNK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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