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FM54 DHP

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,018 mi
Last recorded131,018 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 DHP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 131,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 131,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 124,115 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 124,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 113,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high off side (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 108,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,364 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake is abit low.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,915 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,966 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FM54 DHP is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black 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 FM54 DHP, 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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FM54 DHP is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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