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AY05 MTE

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,241 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 121,241 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 113,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some copmonents

Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides have assister fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Fail 9 Mar 2019 101,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides have assister fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,994 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 94,994 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,524 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking slightly on outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,490 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 73,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear diff leaking

rear wiper missing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear diff leaking

rear wiper missing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,336 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 58,726 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

noise from front of engine.

oil leak at rear of engine.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,726 miles

noise from front of engine.

oil leak at rear of engine.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,531 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake warning light on dash.

front discs worn.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,974 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,030 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)

nearside rear tyre 3mm.tread depth.offside rear tyre 3-4mm.tread depth.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,248 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AY05 MTE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY05 MTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 MTE registered?

AY05 MTE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AY05 MTE safe to buy?

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