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HN05 TSV

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 TSV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 130,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 130,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 122,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear track control bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear track control bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,007 miles

Front exhaust mounting is corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 111,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,182 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 97,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,904 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,668 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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HN05 TSV is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN05 TSV, 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 HN05 TSV registered?

HN05 TSV is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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