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DF54 FZJ

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 112,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 112,671 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket needs welding and new nuts fitting to flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 108,983 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,097 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 100,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear going rusty by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres now 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

front brake pads just below half worn

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,242 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to go rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,362 miles

all brake pipes starting to go rusty

both front tyres cracking in tread and side walls

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,939 miles

near side front to rear brake pipes going rusty by fuel tank

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,736 miles

Nearside Rear Has Cracks

Offside Front Brake Grabbing Slightly

Offside Rear Has Cracks

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,867 miles

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking on outer sidewalls!!

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 20,385 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,924 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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DF54 FZJ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF54 FZJ, 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 DF54 FZJ registered?

DF54 FZJ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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