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EK05 ZDY

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,790 mi
Last recorded73,790 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,781 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,234 miles

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

spy glass bushes are soft

wipers are smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

spy glass bushes are soft

wipers are smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,758 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,153 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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EK05 ZDY is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK05 ZDY, 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 EK05 ZDY registered?

EK05 ZDY is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 ZDY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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