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GY05 EPK

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,661 mi
Last recorded90,661 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,661 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2019 90,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,310 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,063 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,936 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,974 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,879 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,682 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,753 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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GY05 EPK is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY05 EPK, 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 GY05 EPK registered?

GY05 EPK is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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