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AV05 WCZ

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,748 mi
Last recorded166,748 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 166,748 miles

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

front number plate deterioated

tpms light on

Fail 12 Oct 2021 166,748 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate deterioated

tpms light on

Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 147,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 138,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,001 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 128,063 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,356 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 125,356 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,872 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 110,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 110,927 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 104,393 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 104,392 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 98,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 98,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 87,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,001 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 WCZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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