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RY54 ZMZ

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZMZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 90,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 84,801 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 84,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 78,912 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,723 miles

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

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

all four tyres badly deteriorated and need replacement

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 30,811 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 20,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,314 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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RY54 ZMZ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY54 ZMZ, 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 RY54 ZMZ registered?

RY54 ZMZ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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