MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake effort low
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside parking brake effort low
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER D BUSH O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant leak
engine oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak
engine oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear disc pads low and discs worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear disc pads low and discs worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil on min
off side rear metal brake pipe very rusty advise replacement ASAP
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil on min
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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RL05 XUG is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 RL05 XUG, 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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RL05 XUG is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2005.
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