MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fitted second hand arm
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Airbag warning light illuminated.
Damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall no cord showing.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM05 SYC 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 62.5%.
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 SM05 SYC, 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 SM05 SYC registered?
SM05 SYC is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 2005.
Is SM05 SYC safe to buy?
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