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CK05 AHO

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,289 mi
Last recorded94,289 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 AHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,289 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation on inside of lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water inside unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside screen wash jet slightly poor

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 88,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (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))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,900 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 80,792 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

drives door hard to open from outside car

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,684 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,386 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,100 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,100 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,184 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,023 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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CK05 AHO 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 84%.

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 CK05 AHO, 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 CK05 AHO registered?

CK05 AHO is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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