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KC05 KCU

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 KCU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 119,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing

Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 116,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 114,014 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,227 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,694 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,694 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 79,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 69,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,423 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 29,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,438 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,643 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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KC05 KCU is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC05 KCU, 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 KC05 KCU registered?

KC05 KCU is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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