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AJ05 HCX

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 141,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 141,005 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,223 miles

EML on

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 140,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,938 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,934 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,433 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear indicater bars

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,371 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,436 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 48,436 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ05 HCX is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AJ05 HCX, 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.

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What year was AJ05 HCX registered?

AJ05 HCX is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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