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KS54 WZY

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 WZY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 106,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Possible Requires Caliper (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EMIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

GearBox Fault ( Cog Light On Dash )

Major Oil Leak

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

Offside Front Side wall Detoriated

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

PAD Warning Light On Dash

Struggles To Start

Traction Control Light On Dash

Yellow Oil Can On Dash

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 94,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 91,605 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 91,605 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 86,852 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 80,975 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,885 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 66,960 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 WZY is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS54 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

KS54 WZY is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is KS54 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 WZY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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