2005 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · KG05 UYR
2005 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 73,595 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
KG05 UYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 73,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KG05 UYR Mileage History
- 05/12/202269,051 mi
- 01/08/202569,057 mi+6 mi
- 01/08/202569,057 mi
- 23/07/202673,595 mi+4,538 mi
- 23/07/202673,595 mi
Average of roughly 1,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KG05 UYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 316 (KG05 UYR) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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