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AJ05 UEB

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UEB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 86,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre catching insecure wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,106 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,363 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,351 miles

All underside brake pipes covered in underseal .

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,064 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight distortion

Rear number-plate delaminating

Fail 3 Jul 2018 45,052 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front nearside and offside tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight distortion

Rear number-plate delaminating

brake warning light lit - unable to ascertain cause

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,518 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre tread cracking

Rear number-plate delaminating

Fail 29 Jun 2017 44,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits READING = 1.330 (limit 0.970 - 1.030) (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Front nearside and offside tyre tread cracking

Rear number-plate delaminating

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,598 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres perishing

Front nearside and offside wipers splitting

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush - play

Rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 26 Jul 2016 43,598 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres perishing

Front nearside and offside wipers splitting

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush - play

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,245 miles

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

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

both front tyre have cracks/cuts but not exsposing cords

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyre have cracks/cuts but not exsposing cords

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,244 miles

front exhaust mount bracket corroded and fractured

nearside and offside front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes - play

nearside and offside front tyre treads cracked

offside rear brake caliper anti-rattle spring clip missing - STRONG ADVICE

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

rear subframe / rear suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules - corroding

Pass 7 May 2013 36,614 miles

centre front exhaust clamp fractured

nearside and offside front tyre treads cracking

nearside and offside front wipers splitting and screen greasy

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit 2mm and nearside rear tyrewall perishing

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush - play

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 29 May 2012 34,493 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket fractured - system secure

nearside and offside rear tyres close to limit 2mm

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,131 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,512 miles

nearside rear brake disc scored slightly

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 15 May 2009 23,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,468 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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AJ05 UEB is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ05 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

AJ05 UEB is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AJ05 UEB safe to buy?

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