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GK05 OGB

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,491 mi
Last recorded115,491 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OGB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,491 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective LIGHT ON DASH (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 115,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 METAL BRAKE PIPES BEHIND TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective LIGHT ON DASH (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 106,651 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 106,650 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 97,004 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 97,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 78,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,338 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,560 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 48,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,546 miles

Front bottom suspension rear most bushes very slight play.

Rear brake pads 3-4mm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,862 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,099 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,813 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,033 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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GK05 OGB 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 70%.

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 GK05 OGB, 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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GK05 OGB is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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