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DX54 WCR

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,641 mi
Last recorded103,641 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 WCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 103,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2017 102,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,256 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad low warning wire at caliper (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Incorrect type fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Brake pads warning wire near caliper (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Brake pad warning wire incorrectly routed and rubbing on wheel (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Incorrect type fitted (8.2.2)

Boot internal area not inspected due to full load

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated

Brake pads worn low warning light on

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Kidney grill insecure, placed on passenger seat

Low brake fluid warning light on

O/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Rear subframe mounts are slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre worn to legal tread depth limit

O/s/r tyre worn to legal tread depth limit

Very BAD oil leak, coating the entire underneath, needs fixing for road safety

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 75,159 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,475 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 69,470 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket from gearbox corroded

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,016 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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DX54 WCR is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX54 WCR, 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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DX54 WCR is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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