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EX05 FUD

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,189 mi
Last recorded111,189 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 111,189 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 111,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,340 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 97,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,151 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,620 miles

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

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,735 miles

front lower inner wishbone bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,231 miles

h/brake efficiency low

play in front suspension joints

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,887 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges + on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,098 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,972 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,170 miles

all tyres close to limit + perishing

brake fluid level low

Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all tyres close to limit + perishing

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,840 miles

all tyres are perishing

rear tyres are starting to get low

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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EX05 FUD is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX05 FUD, 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 EX05 FUD registered?

EX05 FUD is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FUD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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