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SG05 BZX

2005 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,429 mi
Last recorded165,429 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 320106,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 BZX
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 165,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 165,414 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet handle missing

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front wing corroded

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2021 158,640 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 158,639 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2020 146,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 146,638 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 146,634 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 136,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,514 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,458 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 124,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,379 miles

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres inner shoulders worn off but no cords showing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 88,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres inner shoulders worn off but no cords showing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,497 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 80,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,454 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,242 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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SG05 BZX is a 2005 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SG05 BZX is a 2005 BMW 320, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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