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AU55 ZDX

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,024 mi
Last recorded151,024 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 151,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,942 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,850 miles

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

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

headlamp level sensor adrift

near side front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

headlamp level sensor adrift

near side front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 58,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,622 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,298 miles

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

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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AU55 ZDX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU55 ZDX, 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 AU55 ZDX registered?

AU55 ZDX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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