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SF54 XUN

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,016 mi
Last recorded144,016 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XUN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 144,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 138,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 130,391 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Fuel cap seal - deteriorated but maintains seal

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre/rear silencer and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 130,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front oil leak

Fuel cap seal - deteriorated but maintains seal

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre/rear silencer and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 119,922 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 115,045 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 115,038 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

oil leak evident

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,030 miles

n/s/r tyre has bit missing from sidewall

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 May 2011 92,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 78,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,327 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,756 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,709 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SF54 XUN is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF54 XUN, 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 SF54 XUN registered?

SF54 XUN is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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