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AD05 AWH

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,866 mi
Last recorded134,866 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AWH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 134,866 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 134,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,026 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 126,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 108,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 993,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 93,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,034 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 49,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,297 miles

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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AD05 AWH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD05 AWH, 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 AD05 AWH registered?

AD05 AWH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AD05 AWH safe to buy?

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