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AO05 ZND

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,854 mi
Last recorded93,854 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZND
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 93,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 93,854 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,996 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner egde

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,211 miles

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

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

dampness of oil on gearbox

dampness of oil on steering rack

under tray fitted front to rear of vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness of oil on gearbox

dampness of oil on steering rack

under tray fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,980 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 27,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,289 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,583 miles

All tyres at 3mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AO05 ZND is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO05 ZND, 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 ZND is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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