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BD05 ZTF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,868 mi
Last recorded206,868 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 206,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential also leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 205,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 199,377 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 199,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight leak from differential

Pass 2 May 2018 195,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front tyres heavily perished

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear diff oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2018 195,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front tyres heavily perished

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear diff oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2017 192,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

v.i.n sticker damaged

Pass 6 May 2016 187,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 179,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 179,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 168,065 miles

both front brake hoses in poor condition

o/s rear tyre low

rear brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,249 miles

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,331 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2009 90,331 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2008 76,174 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 ZTF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

BD05 ZTF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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