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SL05 EAG

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 EAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2019 115,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front door window not operating

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear wiper not working

Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,403 miles

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper and washer not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 102,403 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper and washer not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,390 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 96,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,028 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 87,028 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,091 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

under engine alloy cover damaged at nearside .front exhaust bracket broken .

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,263 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,113 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,869 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 39,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,400 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 34,400 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,812 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracks in tread pattern due to age advise replacement soon

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,315 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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SL05 EAG is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL05 EAG, 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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SL05 EAG is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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