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GY05 SWZ

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,711 mi
Last recorded60,711 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts and is perished in treads

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,579 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 54,320 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2016 54,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2016 54,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML light on

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

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

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,435 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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GY05 SWZ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY05 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

GY05 SWZ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is GY05 SWZ safe to buy?

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