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SG05 AOR

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,092 mi
Last recorded117,092 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 AOR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 117,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2015 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 98,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 83,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,728 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 39,453 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,449 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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SG05 AOR is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SG05 AOR, 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 SG05 AOR registered?

SG05 AOR is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SG05 AOR safe to buy?

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