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KJ05 OOX

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,447 mi
Last recorded148,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 OOX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 148,447 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 148,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 137,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,380 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 136,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,630 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 134,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 133,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,737 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,081 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,081 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 91,848 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/f tyre cracking on egde

Pass 4 May 2011 86,290 miles

ADVISE AGE CRACKS AND PERISHING IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2010 73,230 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2010 72,836 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 58,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 40,620 miles

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

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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KJ05 OOX is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJ05 OOX, 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 KJ05 OOX registered?

KJ05 OOX is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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