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BD05 ONJ

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,882 mi
Last recorded135,882 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,882 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 128,350 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,545 miles

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

engine-management lamp on dash

middle stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Jan 2014 116,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine-management lamp on dash

middle stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2013 106,408 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,231 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 158,601 miles

airbag light on

near side front tyre has a cut in sidewall

nearside rear brake tight not showing binding in rbt

noisey gearbox

seat belt light on

service light on

Fail 14 Sep 2010 158,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

near side front tyre has a cut in sidewall

nearside rear brake tight not showing binding in rbt

noisey gearbox

seat belt light on

service light on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 140,341 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 140,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 104,525 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 ONJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD05 ONJ, 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 BD05 ONJ registered?

BD05 ONJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is BD05 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ONJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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