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RK05 UTZ

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,048 mi
Last recorded112,048 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 112,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine smokey

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,777 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

O/s headlamp pattern vague

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,810 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,987 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,987 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,916 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 63,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,445 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,650 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 41,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,207 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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RK05 UTZ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK05 UTZ, 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 RK05 UTZ registered?

RK05 UTZ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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