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BL54 YTU

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,208 mi
Last recorded43,208 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 41,036 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,453 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,780 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,815 miles

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 21 Jan 2010 23,811 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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BL54 YTU is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BL54 YTU, 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 BL54 YTU registered?

BL54 YTU is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is BL54 YTU safe to buy?

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