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AX54 NFM

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,025 mi
Last recorded84,025 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,025 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 84,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 74,558 miles

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

gearbox exhaust support bracket cracked and rattling

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres worn low on edges and cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2008 65,186 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres worn low on edges and cracking

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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AX54 NFM is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX54 NFM, 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 AX54 NFM registered?

AX54 NFM is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is AX54 NFM safe to buy?

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