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HY05 MXZ

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,662 mi
Last recorded77,662 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MXZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,662 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,193 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,779 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,362 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 49,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,462 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge,close to legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,634 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,028 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,271 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 15,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,430 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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HY05 MXZ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HY05 MXZ, 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 HY05 MXZ registered?

HY05 MXZ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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