MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake Avisories:parking brake at 21%
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pad wear indicator light on
offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
combined movement in nearside front ball joint and steering rack end
rear parking brake not locking on roller brake tester
some corrosion / wear on front brake discs
some wear on both front wishbone rear bushes
*both rear tyres on legal limit*
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
*both rear tyres on legal limit*
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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KC54 HXL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 KC54 HXL, 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 HXL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 18 October 2004.
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