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AV05 PNE

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,052 mi
Last recorded158,052 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PNE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 158,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 154,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 154,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 150,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 143,052 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 142,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades split

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 109,402 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,452 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 50,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,221 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,045 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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AV05 PNE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV05 PNE, 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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AV05 PNE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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