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AD05 VWE

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,381 mi
Last recorded180,381 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VWE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2020 180,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 171,941 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 164,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 156,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 144,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 128,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,837 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jul 2009 49,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,466 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 VWE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

AD05 VWE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AD05 VWE safe to buy?

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