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A15 COH

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,513 mi
Last recorded136,513 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 COH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 136,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 124,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 93,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 91,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 89,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,517 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 83,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,409 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WEARING LOW

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,409 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WEARING LOW

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,320 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,758 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 86,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,268 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,479 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 39,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,968 miles

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

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to the tread indicator--approx 2.1mm in the centre but lower on both edges--rec attention

tyre size is Bridgestone 205/50 R17 89V

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A15 COH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 COH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 COH registered?

A15 COH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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