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FM54 NBJ

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 55,498 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 53,027 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 53,024 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 46,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 38,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,589 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,742 miles

condition of all tyres {age cracking on side walls}.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 33,742 miles

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

condition of all tyres {age cracking on side walls}.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,461 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,720 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 22,719 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,010 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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FM54 NBJ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM54 NBJ, 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 FM54 NBJ registered?

FM54 NBJ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is FM54 NBJ safe to buy?

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