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EP54 FTN

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,671 mi
Last recorded137,671 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 FTN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 137,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,032 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 123,436 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat nav mount (8.3.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 13,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 11,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 104,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EP54 FTN is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EP54 FTN, 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 EP54 FTN registered?

EP54 FTN is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is EP54 FTN safe to buy?

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