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BD05 YRL

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YRL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,286 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,286 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 94,587 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 94,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front excessive wear inner + outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,669 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,744 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML LIGHT ON DASH

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 79,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,867 miles

oil leak from rear of engine onto exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,130 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,949 miles

advise n/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,723 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 YRL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD05 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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