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BN05 OWJ

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,050 mi
Last recorded65,050 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,447 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 64,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where it joins to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where it joins the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 63,982 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 62,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,602 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 60,602 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at furrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at furrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,194 miles

Front wipers split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,267 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,848 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,500 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,150 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,444 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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BN05 OWJ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN05 OWJ, 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 BN05 OWJ registered?

BN05 OWJ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BN05 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OWJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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