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AK05 OPF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,165 mi
Last recorded146,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OPF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,165 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 146,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,141 miles

advise front pads

advise heat sheild

advise rear discs and pads

advise rear shockers light misting of oil

Fail 20 Mar 2019 130,141 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise front pads

advise heat sheild

advise rear discs and pads

advise rear shockers light misting of oil

Pass 23 Dec 2017 119,088 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,912 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 100,850 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,668 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,201 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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AK05 OPF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK05 OPF, 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 AK05 OPF registered?

AK05 OPF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AK05 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OPF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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