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KC54 XTL

2004 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,138 mi
Last recorded61,138 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 XTL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,869 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 52,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 46,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 44,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2018 39,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened dust cover busted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,091 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 34,537 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 34,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,955 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 27,293 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 27,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 25,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 22,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,635 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,143 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,722 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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KC54 XTL is a 2004 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC54 XTL registered?

KC54 XTL is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is KC54 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC54 XTL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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