CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD05 MLO

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,485 mi
Last recorded177,485 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MLO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 177,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 177,619 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 177,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 173,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 162,065 miles

Nearside Front shock weeping

front o/s and n/s brake hoses perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2016 155,679 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 147,321 miles

Clutch noisy when pedal depressed.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 147,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Clutch noisy when pedal depressed.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,000 miles

Red brake warning light on

Tyre inflation warning light on

Fail 30 Dec 2014 80,000 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Red brake warning light on

Tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 122,023 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 122,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Tyre inflation & red brake warning lights on.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,248 miles

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

airbag light on

brake warning light on

nearside and offside brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 17 Dec 2012 107,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

brake warning light on

nearside and offside brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,880 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,065 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,403 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,657 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD05 MLO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD05 MLO?

You can check the full history of AD05 MLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD05 MLO registered?

AD05 MLO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is AD05 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 MLO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD05 MLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD05 MLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.