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AD54 JVZ

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,777 mi
Last recorded127,777 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 JVZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 127,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 119,814 miles

ENGINE X SILL & UNDER COVERS FITTED / BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT X WEARING BAD ON EDGES

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/F WHEEL / DOWN PIPE MOUNT / O/S/R HANDBRAKE LITTLE LOW

Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT BAD ON OUTER EDGE X 2.8MM / N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM X CUTTING OUT BAD ON OUTER EDGE / SILL COVERS FITTED / GEAR BOX MOUNT FOR EXHAUST STRAP SNAPPED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT BAD ON OUTER EDGE X 2.8MM / N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM X CUTTING OUT BAD ON OUTER EDGE / SILL COVERS FITTED / GEAR BOX MOUNT FOR EXHAUST STRAP SNAPPED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,631 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / N/S/F TYRE PERRISHING / REAR PADS GETTING LOW / UNDER COVER FITTED / DOWN PIPE MOUNT / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS /

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,215 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT INNER WISH BONE BUSHES / SLIGHT PLAY ON FRONT DROP LINKS / REAR PADS HALF WORN / GEARBOX EXHAUST MOUNT NEEDS REPLACING / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,215 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT INNER WISH BONE BUSHES / SLIGHT PLAY ON FRONT DROP LINKS / REAR PADS HALF WORN / GEARBOX EXHAUST MOUNT NEEDS REPLACING / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,255 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,518 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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AD54 JVZ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,130 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 AD54 JVZ, 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 21 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 AD54 JVZ registered?

AD54 JVZ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is AD54 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 JVZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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