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AJ05 WWU

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,412 mi
Last recorded163,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 163,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 146,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 136,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2022 128,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and slight cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and has slight cracking on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 115,640 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear pads worn

Fail 13 Jul 2018 108,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear pads worn

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,880 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,049 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 96,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,394 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 88,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 68,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,999 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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AJ05 WWU 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 85%.

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 AJ05 WWU, 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 AJ05 WWU registered?

AJ05 WWU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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