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DG05 LCZ

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,603 mi
Last recorded92,603 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 92,603 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,462 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,724 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,409 miles

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

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)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,674 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,842 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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DG05 LCZ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG05 LCZ, 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 DG05 LCZ registered?

DG05 LCZ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is DG05 LCZ safe to buy?

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