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FD05 XNP

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,989 mi
Last recorded132,989 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,989 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 121,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,761 miles

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 11 Jan 2014 102,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,614 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,853 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,222 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 67,149 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,749 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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FD05 XNP is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD05 XNP, 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

How do I check the history of FD05 XNP?

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What year was FD05 XNP registered?

FD05 XNP is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is FD05 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 XNP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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