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AY05 LLT

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,803 mi
Last recorded110,803 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LLT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 88,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,220 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 60,731 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,896 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 42,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,846 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,846 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 32,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,167 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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AY05 LLT is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY05 LLT, 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 AY05 LLT registered?

AY05 LLT is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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