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AV05 TWX

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TWX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 151,396 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 150,870 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 150,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 126,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

body damage

both rear tyres getting low, also various cuts in tread

chip on windscreen

front reg cracked

rear brake discs corroded

unable to examine brake pipes fully, due to undertrays fitted

x2 child seats fitted, not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,439 miles

Front Disc`s lipped

Front indicators starting too show white light

N/S/F Track control arm bush soft

N/S/R indicator starting too show white light

O/S/F track control arm bush has alot of play

O/S/R disc corroded and discoloured

Rear Flexies ferrule`s corroded

Windscreen cracked N/S lower corner

both rear upper control arm inner rose bushes have play

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,439 miles

Rear Flexies ferrule`s corroded

Front Disc`s lipped

Front indicators starting too show white light

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F Track control arm bush soft

N/S/R indicator starting too show white light

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F track control arm bush has alot of play

O/S/R disc corroded and discoloured

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen cracked N/S lower corner

both rear upper control arm inner rose bushes have play

Pass 11 Mar 2014 108,520 miles

B zone chip/crack in windowscreen

Chip outside swept zone

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

Front discs worn and lipping

Front no. plate damaged

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Off side front indicator going white

Off side rear disc corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 108,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

B zone chip/crack in windowscreen

Chip outside swept zone

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

Front discs worn and lipping

Front no. plate damaged

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Off side front indicator going white

Off side rear disc corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,843 miles

Bottom N/S corner of windscreen cracked

Exhaust starting to corroded

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,870 miles

nsr brake pad worn low

rear tyres worn low on 1.6mm

slight crack on nsf of screen

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wears on edge of both front tyres.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,862 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AV05 TWX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV05 TWX, 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 TWX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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