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HV55 OFY

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,991 mi
Last recorded59,991 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OFY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,891 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively windscreen greasy (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding outboard pad siezed in carrier (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,569 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 37,566 miles

Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,353 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,262 miles

1.Both rear tyres are cracking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front washers working but weak.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,387 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,974 miles

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

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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HV55 OFY is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HV55 OFY, 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

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What year was HV55 OFY registered?

HV55 OFY is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is HV55 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 OFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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