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GP54 GZH

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,519 mi
Last recorded79,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 GZH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,142 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,133 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,810 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 1 Apr 2008 20,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GP54 GZH is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP54 GZH, 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 GP54 GZH registered?

GP54 GZH is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is GP54 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP54 GZH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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