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BJ05 PFA

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,162 mi
Last recorded92,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,162 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,162 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,845 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,248 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 62,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,887 miles

seal on fuel cap slightly cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,887 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

seal on fuel cap slightly cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

cracking in n/s/r tyre

cracking in o/s/r tyre

slight cracking of fuel cap seal

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,189 miles

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

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

N/S/F ROADWHEEL INNER RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 13 May 2008 31,351 miles

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

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 PFA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PFA, 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 BJ05 PFA registered?

BJ05 PFA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 PFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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