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KG05 ZFU

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,553 mi
Last recorded95,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,553 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,094 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,455 miles

Engine Management warning lamp on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Slight play in nearside rear shock absorber top mount

Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,453 miles

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

Brake lever locking device insecure Slips on teeth and not holding car on an incline (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,454 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not showing canvas

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,623 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 ZFU is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFU, 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 KG05 ZFU registered?

KG05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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