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RN54 GZH

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,044 mi
Last recorded105,044 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 GZH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,397 miles

Both front tyres and N/S/R tyre heavy cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,042 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 80,042 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,034 miles

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 59,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,235 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,074 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,186 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 GZH is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

RN54 GZH is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is RN54 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 GZH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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