MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wearing low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
both door mirror glass faded
both rear tyres wearing low
chip in windscreen
under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wearing low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
both door mirror glass faded
both rear tyres wearing low
chip in windscreen
under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Fuel cap washer sill detteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap washer sill detteriorated
Items removed from drivers view of road prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Damage to nearside front wing,nearside and offside rear doors.
MICHELIN PILOT PRIMACY 205/55/R16 (91H)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre outerwall cracked and perished
Oil leak, suspect from rocker cover gasket?
Rear washer leaking from underneath rear spoiler
Wettness on power steering pipe/hose from rack to pump
Child seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Offside front tyre outerwall perished and cracked
Child seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre outerwall perished and cracked
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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BT54 XPN is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BT54 XPN, 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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BT54 XPN is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2005.
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