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FA54 TXC

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,720 mi
Last recorded90,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 TXC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 80,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,174 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished and almost exposing cords

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,688 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,603 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 69,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 69,579 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,603 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,278 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 44,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,667 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,667 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,952 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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FA54 TXC is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA54 TXC, 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 FA54 TXC registered?

FA54 TXC is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 26 February 2005.

Is FA54 TXC safe to buy?

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