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ST54 OTU

2005 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 OTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,955 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 78,955 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,951 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,560 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,620 miles

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

both rear brake discs showing some corrosion

plastic engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox area (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs showing some corrosion

plastic engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 13 Jun 2014 35,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front brake disc and pads been very hot

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,290 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 32,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,891 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,036 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,819 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 23 Dec 2008 18,932 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,201 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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ST54 OTU is a 2005 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ST54 OTU, 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

How do I check the history of ST54 OTU?

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What year was ST54 OTU registered?

ST54 OTU is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is ST54 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 OTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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