2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · KT53 VPJ
2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 92,068 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT53 VPJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 92,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT53 VPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (KT53 VPJ) between June 2007 and December 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance not tested due to engine failure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KT53 VPJ Mileage History
- 12/06/200730,307 mi
- 11/06/200838,588 mi+8,281 mi
- 12/06/200943,380 mi+4,792 mi
- 10/06/201045,640 mi+2,260 mi
- 31/10/201152,676 mi+7,036 mi
- 31/10/201152,676 mi
- 29/10/201257,195 mi+4,519 mi
- 29/10/201257,195 mi
- 28/10/201362,116 mi+4,921 mi
- 31/10/201362,127 mi+11 mi
- 28/10/201465,592 mi+3,465 mi
- 22/10/201568,195 mi+2,603 mi
- 19/10/201669,275 mi+1,080 mi
- 26/10/201771,973 mi+2,698 mi
- 31/10/201771,997 mi+24 mi
- 17/10/201877,005 mi+5,008 mi
- 23/10/201877,007 mi+2 mi
- 28/10/201981,727 mi+4,720 mi
- 26/10/202084,762 mi+3,035 mi
- 27/10/202084,762 mi
- 13/10/202188,724 mi+3,962 mi
- 01/12/202188,732 mi+8 mi
- 06/12/202292,068 mi+3,336 mi
Average of roughly 3,988 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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