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KW54 FZB

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,316 mi
Last recorded45,316 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 FZB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 45,316 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,173 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 42,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,293 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 38,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,991 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,992 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,037 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,942 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 18,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,559 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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KW54 FZB is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KW54 FZB, 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 KW54 FZB registered?

KW54 FZB is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is KW54 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW54 FZB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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