MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
(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
front brakes getting low
rear brake discs worn and corroded just passable advise replaceing
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brakes getting low
rear brake discs worn and corroded just passable advise replaceing
(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge and has nail in tread.
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
(1) Offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge and has nail in tread.
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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