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BG03 NOB

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,785 mi
Last recorded135,785 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NOB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 126,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 126,010 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 121,056 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 121,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 116,511 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 111,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 111,854 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 110,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,574 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,798 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,614 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,866 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic cover fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,409 miles

oil level just above minimum

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 9 Jan 2009 41,627 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,019 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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BG03 NOB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BG03 NOB, 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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BG03 NOB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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