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LC05 ZVS

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,030 mi
Last recorded107,030 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ZVS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,030 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,485 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

SILLS HAVE COVERS OVER OUTER AND UNDERCOVER FITTED

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,283 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 95,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,832 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

ns mirror broken

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,080 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,080 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,078 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,525 miles

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

osr tyre 3mm,passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 28,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,181 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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LC05 ZVS is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LC05 ZVS, 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.

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What year was LC05 ZVS registered?

LC05 ZVS is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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