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BD05 LEF

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LEF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 139,189 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,287 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 136,265 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 130,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,081 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 107,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,223 miles

Dual mass flywheel vibration noise during clutch operation

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,454 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Rear parking sensor missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,064 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 68,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,361 miles

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

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)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 19,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,165 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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BD05 LEF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD05 LEF, 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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BD05 LEF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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