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RL05 XUG

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,147 mi
Last recorded123,147 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XUG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 123,147 miles

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))

Fail 1 May 2020 123,147 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,879 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,066 miles

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,304 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,300 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,329 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,329 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,825 miles

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

rear disc pads low and discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2014 75,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,615 miles

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

oil on min

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,661 miles

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

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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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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What year was RL05 XUG registered?

RL05 XUG is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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