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FY05 DYB

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,978 mi
Last recorded92,978 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 DYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,208 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front electric window not working

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall damage! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner and outer shoulder cracking or perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak!!

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 81,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak ***Strongly advise***

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sides suspension arms back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2019 74,639 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 May 2018 70,873 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 70,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers&under trays fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2017 66,045 miles

Front Registration plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Major ()

Pass 28 May 2016 61,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 61,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 57,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 57,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 51,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 37,527 miles

NSR tyre treads wearing low and ply has cracks

OSR tyre treads wearing low and ply has cracks

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 33,079 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)

exhaust mounting bracket on gearbox is broken

Pass 26 May 2010 28,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,545 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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FY05 DYB 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 FY05 DYB, 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 FY05 DYB registered?

FY05 DYB is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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