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HK54 RXJ

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 RXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,304 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear inner plastic pannel damaged

rear discs lightly scored

Fail 21 Dec 2012 62,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear inner plastic pannel damaged

rear discs lightly scored

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,314 miles

N/S/R Lamp lens cracked

N/S/R Tyre has a cut in side wall ,and been stuck back down

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,146 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre side wall

cut on n/s/r tyre side wall and worn close to limit

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads low

slight exhaust leak from rear system

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank and suspension components

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,730 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,225 miles

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

advise n/s stop lamp inop

Fail 4 Jan 2008 33,220 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

advise n/s stop lamp inop

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 RXJ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXJ, 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

How do I check the history of HK54 RXJ?

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What year was HK54 RXJ registered?

HK54 RXJ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is HK54 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 RXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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