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FG05 LZV

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,434 mi
Last recorded131,434 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LZV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 131,434 miles

slight smell of fuel from car no leaks found

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,986 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 120,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

brake pad waring light on

Pass 18 Feb 2017 112,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,879 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn low

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,984 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,763 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,536 miles

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

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

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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FG05 LZV is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG05 LZV, 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 FG05 LZV registered?

FG05 LZV is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 LZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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