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BJ05 LHA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

255,818 mi
Last recorded255,818 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 255,818 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Types)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 241,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 228,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 216,677 miles

Both front shock absorbers going weak

Both rear shock absorbers going weak

Fail 12 Feb 2021 216,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers going weak

Both rear shock absorbers going weak

Pass 23 Jan 2020 207,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 190,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 171,134 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 152,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,673 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,432 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 94,216 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,222 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,278 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 71,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,310 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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BJ05 LHA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ05 LHA, 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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BJ05 LHA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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