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AO05 CZB

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

203,830 mi
Last recorded203,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 203,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 203,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 198,958 miles

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

General corrosion to suspension components and chassis

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 198,941 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

vehicle suspension component in various stage of corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 187,528 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 187,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear heat shields insecure

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 187,523 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear heat shields insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 180,639 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion at fuel tank front mounting area

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2017 180,639 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion at fuel tank front mounting area

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2017 179,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Advise slight corrosion around fuel tank mountings

Advise slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 163,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2015 147,298 miles

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

bonnet catch sticking

both front brake flexi hoses perishing very slightly

both rear tyres getting low,both front tyres worn on edges slightly

door mirror glasses deteriorating

exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear silencer bracket cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2015 147,298 miles

bonnet catch sticking

both front brake flexi hoses perishing very slightly

both rear tyres getting low,both front tyres worn on edges slightly

door mirror glasses deteriorating

exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear silencer bracket cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 130,212 miles

(5) Both door mirror glasses deteriorated slightly.

(5) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(5) Front and rear brake discs corroded slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,384 miles

front brakes getting low

rear brake discs worn and corroded just passable advise replaceing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 108,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes getting low

rear brake discs worn and corroded just passable advise replaceing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,342 miles

(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge and has nail in tread.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 91,340 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge and has nail in tread.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,204 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 73,204 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,093 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

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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AO05 CZB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AO05 CZB, 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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AO05 CZB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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