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HV05 UPL

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,792 mi
Last recorded86,792 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 UPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,599 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,605 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 78,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,032 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,907 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,790 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,695 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,555 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,723 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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HV05 UPL is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HV05 UPL, 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 HV05 UPL registered?

HV05 UPL is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is HV05 UPL safe to buy?

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