MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine oil leak.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine oil leak.
Front tyres perished
Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall
sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front tyres perished
Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall
sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge`s (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust bracket broken
handbrake effort only just met min requirements
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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KC54 XLK is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 XLK, 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 XLK is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 2004.
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