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AJ05 CNY

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CNY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2012 82,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,042 miles

Stone chip in windscreen in zone "A" less than 10mm

Stone chip in windscreen in zone "B" less than 40mm

Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stone chip in windscreen in zone "A" less than 10mm

Stone chip in windscreen in zone "B" less than 40mm

Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,432 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,958 miles

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

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

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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AJ05 CNY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 CNY, 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 AJ05 CNY registered?

AJ05 CNY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is AJ05 CNY safe to buy?

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