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HK54 WMC

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 WMC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,679 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 86,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 86,612 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 85,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 84,901 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner seal slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,387 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES ARE SPLIT ON ENDS - ADVISE REPLACE

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,735 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,116 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 30,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres showing cracks on inner tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,032 miles

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

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,834 miles

both o/s tyre side walls slightly perished

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer side wall (no cords visible)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,633 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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HK54 WMC is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HK54 WMC, 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 HK54 WMC registered?

HK54 WMC is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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