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RN54 DVH

2005 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 DVH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,036 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,549 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,641 miles

both rear tyres worn low

cut in n/s f side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,137 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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RN54 DVH is a 2005 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RN54 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN54 DVH registered?

RN54 DVH is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is RN54 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 DVH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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