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SO54 UHF

2005 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 UHF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 124,869 miles

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

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside front brake discs

oil leak

possible slight play evident nearside and offside front lower ball joints

wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Fail 27 May 2016 124,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

oil leak

possible slight play evident nearside and offside front lower ball joints

wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight dampness on fuel filter.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,020 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 117,020 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,804 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 97,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,979 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 22 Feb 2008 49,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,744 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 UHF is a 2005 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO54 UHF, 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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SO54 UHF is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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