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KG05 UYR

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 UYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 73,595 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil level to high

Fail 23 Jul 2026 73,595 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil level to high

Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,057 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & both cracking (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap sealing device cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2025 69,057 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & both cracking (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap sealing device cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2022 69,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,383 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 63,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,713 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,027 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,418 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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KG05 UYR is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KG05 UYR, 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 KG05 UYR registered?

KG05 UYR is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is KG05 UYR safe to buy?

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