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BG05 PGV

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,115 mi
Last recorded196,115 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 196,115 miles

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

engine + under covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 196,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 21 Nov 2015 192,202 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 192,008 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damp in nearside headlight

Pass 19 Aug 2014 180,393 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 169,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyres low on outside edge 205/55 R16

Pass 18 Jul 2013 169,007 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres low on outside edge 205/55 R16

Pass 23 Jun 2012 155,512 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 155,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 140,839 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 122,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all disck lipped

hand brack worning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,010 miles

all disck lipped

hand brack worning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2009 103,819 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 83,640 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 83,640 miles

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

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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BG05 PGV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG05 PGV, 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 BG05 PGV registered?

BG05 PGV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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