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VO05 RVA

2005 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 31668,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 RVA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,611 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses cracking

brake pad wear indicator on dash

colour o/s/f side repeater

condition of all sub frame bushes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes too flexi hoses

fluctuation on rear brakes

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Dec 2014 114,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake flexi hoses cracking

brake pad wear indicator on dash

colour o/s/f side repeater

condition of all sub frame bushes

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes too flexi hoses

fluctuation on rear brakes

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on rear of main brake pipe

front brake pad wear low and warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,816 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 99,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,419 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,395 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,658 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 81,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 65,208 miles

Nearside front subframe damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,510 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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VO05 RVA is a 2005 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO05 RVA, 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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VO05 RVA is a 2005 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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