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LB54 LLR

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,638 mi
Last recorded154,638 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 LLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 154,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 154,626 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 151,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 145,604 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,796 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 133,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 123,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,657 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 108,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,825 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 99,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 98,869 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 98,862 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LB54 LLR is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB54 LLR, 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 LB54 LLR registered?

LB54 LLR is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is LB54 LLR safe to buy?

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