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LA54 GGP

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,453 mi
Last recorded116,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 GGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,133 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 114,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 113,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,496 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 112,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 103,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,219 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,191 miles

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

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

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

Play In Offside Steering Rack

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,564 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,365 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked.

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

Offside front tyre cracked.

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

Pass 1 May 2012 60,164 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal very slightly perished ,still providing seal at time of test

Pass 3 May 2011 50,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,441 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 25,440 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LA54 GGP is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LA54 GGP, 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 LA54 GGP registered?

LA54 GGP is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is LA54 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 GGP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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