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KS54 WZE

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 WZE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,451 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,493 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,040 miles

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

rear brake discs coroded and worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,308 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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KS54 WZE is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KS54 WZE, 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 KS54 WZE registered?

KS54 WZE is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is KS54 WZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 WZE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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