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AK05 CEN

2005 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CEN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,875 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 96,875 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,338 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 84,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 77,536 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 4 May 2015 70,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 46,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,547 miles

front brake discs poor

front windscreen washers poor

Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs poor

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 2 May 2008 28,563 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 28,563 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2007 23,597 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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AK05 CEN is a 2005 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK05 CEN, 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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AK05 CEN is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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