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HN05 UDY

2005 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 UDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 85,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 78,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,483 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,483 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 67,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,340 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front susp. arms rear bushes.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,353 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

deterioration front susp.arms rear bushes.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

tyres worn low on the edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,486 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

N/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,820 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,820 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

damage tyre sidewalls.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,792 miles

damage nearside tyres outer sidewalls.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,090 miles

deterioration rear number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 8,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 UDY is a 2005 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

HN05 UDY is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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