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BF05 RVA

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,333 mi
Last recorded114,333 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 RVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 114,333 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,432 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,432 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,144 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2010 85,302 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,708 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing outer edges off Rear discs corroding and pads getting low

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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BF05 RVA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF05 RVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 RVA registered?

BF05 RVA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BF05 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 RVA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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