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GU05 WNX

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,221 mi
Last recorded180,221 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WNX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2023 180,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 180,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 176,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 175,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 168,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 162,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 158,024 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 149,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 145,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 140,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diff oil leak

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

Nearside parking brake performance poor

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 98,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diff oil leak

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

Nearside parking brake performance poor

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 74,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,570 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,570 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,223 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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GU05 WNX is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU05 WNX, 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 GU05 WNX registered?

GU05 WNX is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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