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BD05 YPC

2005 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,670 mi
Last recorded184,670 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YPC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 184,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 168,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2021 168,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 160,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 152,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 145,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage on sidewall. no cords showing

Fail 2 Dec 2016 145,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front tyre damage on sidewall. no cords showing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 142,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 136,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 126,747 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 126,747 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

tpms indicates afault

Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,261 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,427 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 YPC is a 2005 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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