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HK54 CHH

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,248 mi
Last recorded93,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 CHH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 93,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,692 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 84,662 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 84,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,730 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 73,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 69,460 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,311 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,513 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,863 miles

both no plates need attention

Pass 7 Dec 2013 47,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,512 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,342 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,824 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)

undertray & sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,126 miles

undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all components.

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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HK54 CHH is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HK54 CHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK54 CHH registered?

HK54 CHH is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is HK54 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 CHH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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