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AD05 TGJ

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,379 miles

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

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

Vehicle has engine cover fitted unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay

Vehicle has misting of oil over under trays

Vehicle has under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil mess on under-tray

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,037 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 100,037 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 87,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 77,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,975 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front trye is wearing low on the outter edge. but due to the raised tread not counted as the centre 3/4

offside front trye is wearing low on the edges. but due to the raised tread not counted as the centre 3/4

Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,565 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 TGJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGJ, 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

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What year was AD05 TGJ registered?

AD05 TGJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is AD05 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 TGJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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