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AV05 TXY

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 116,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,823 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 109,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre valves heavily perished

offside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,761 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,774 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,774 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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,124 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,124 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,959 miles

Front 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,724 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,724 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2010 56,444 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 51,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 50,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,320 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 29,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 TXY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV05 TXY, 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 AV05 TXY registered?

AV05 TXY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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