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CA54 PVD

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,941 mi
Last recorded53,941 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 PVD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shocks corroded both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel flat

Fail 11 Dec 2019 53,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shocks corroded both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel flat

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,291 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 43,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,563 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 41,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,023 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,025 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,807 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,136 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,296 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,051 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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CA54 PVD is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA54 PVD, 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 CA54 PVD registered?

CA54 PVD is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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