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KF05 AAU

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,293 mi
Last recorded54,293 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 AAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,293 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on the outer wall

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

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

brake wear warning light illimunated

Fail 7 Jun 2016 54,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple ply/cord exposed outer breadth damaged and balding inner and outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall perished exposing multiple ply/cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,453 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 45,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer wall perished and have minor damage to outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection strong advise change both tyres asap

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wahser flow slightly low but sufficient at time of inspection

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer wall have minor damage to outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,877 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,336 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,205 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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KF05 AAU is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KF05 AAU, 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 KF05 AAU registered?

KF05 AAU is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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