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RN54 CWJ

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,571 mi
Last recorded141,571 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,861 miles

nearside front mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Mar 2016 107,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres inner walls (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,249 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,538 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,201 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,383 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,585 miles

slight kirbing damage to n.s.f. wheel rim and outer tyre wall.

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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RN54 CWJ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN54 CWJ, 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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RN54 CWJ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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