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VE54 YUJ

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,397 mi
Last recorded116,397 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YUJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 160,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 160,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 158,772 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 153,742 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Feb 2014 153,742 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 150,192 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 150,192 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 138,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 138,926 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 127,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 113,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,572 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)

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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VE54 YUJ is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE54 YUJ, 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 VE54 YUJ?

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What year was VE54 YUJ registered?

VE54 YUJ is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is VE54 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 YUJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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