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FD05 YOV

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,920 mi
Last recorded131,920 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YOV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 131,920 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,310 miles

N/s/f mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in inner rack ends

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 126,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in inner rack ends

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,989 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 114,989 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,884 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,742 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,742 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,361 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres cracking/perishing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2011 65,353 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking and nail in nearside front

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,493 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,589 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,589 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 YOV is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FD05 YOV, 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 FD05 YOV registered?

FD05 YOV is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is FD05 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 YOV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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