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FE05 MYN

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,044 mi
Last recorded212,044 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MYN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 212,044 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 212,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 210,494 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 206,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 199,731 miles

Engine oil spillage o/s/f, effecting suspension, steering, wheel, needs cleaning, could effect brakes.

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

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

Offside Rear disc scraping noise

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat cover insecure

n//s handbrake low reading

Fail 19 Nov 2016 199,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both, top bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil spillage o/s/f, effecting suspension, steering, wheel, needs cleaning, could effect brakes.

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

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

Offside Rear disc scraping noise

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat cover insecure

n//s handbrake low reading

Pass 5 Nov 2015 164,383 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 164,383 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 136,082 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 93,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in both steering arm inner joints

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,048 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is on 3to5mm 225/50/r16(92w)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,048 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is on 3to5mm 225/50/r16(92w)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,062 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,640 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,162 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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FE05 MYN is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE05 MYN, 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 FE05 MYN registered?

FE05 MYN is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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