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SO54 TNX

2005 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,573 mi
Last recorded119,573 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 TNX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking to side walls

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,321 miles

rear heat sheild loose but secure

Pass 5 Mar 2014 103,750 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 103,748 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,787 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F dual depth tread tyres worn on both inside and outside edges

N/S/R/ tyre inner sidewall cracked, not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,787 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F & O/S/F dual depth tread tyres worn on both inside and outside edges

N/S/R/ tyre inner sidewall cracked, not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,021 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 66,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,708 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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SO54 TNX is a 2005 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 TNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 TNX registered?

SO54 TNX is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is SO54 TNX safe to buy?

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