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FH54 MVC

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 MVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 76,338 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,256 miles

Boot floor corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Mounting corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose Mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rusty! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rusty! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cut in tyre side wall

fuel tank mount corroded

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,265 miles

cut intyres

oil leaks

underside very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body and engine covers fitted

cut on tyre

oil leaks

underside very rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2020 67,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mount broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

body and engine covers fitted

cut on tyre

oil leaks

underside very rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,378 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 64,341 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,265 miles

general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,636 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight lift inbottom ball joints

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,182 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,804 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 29,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,595 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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FH54 MVC is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FH54 MVC, 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 FH54 MVC registered?

FH54 MVC is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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