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BK05 JHV

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,960 mi
Last recorded143,960 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JHV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion in places

Fail 9 Oct 2020 143,957 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion in places

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,500 miles

Engine oil leak

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,359 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,834 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,493 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,130 miles

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

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

airbag light on showing a fault

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 12,178 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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BK05 JHV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK05 JHV, 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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BK05 JHV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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