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K603 TLB

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,420 mi
Last recorded120,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK603 TLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 120,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 115,061 miles

handbrake travel high,offside handbrake records lower reading

Fail 5 Jan 2008 115,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high,offside handbrake records lower reading

Fail 12 Jan 2007 111,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 100,799 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K603 TLB is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K603 TLB, 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 K603 TLB registered?

K603 TLB is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is K603 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K603 TLB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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