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BK05 ZXV

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,359 mi
Last recorded180,359 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 180,359 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 180,359 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 175,681 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 163,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 147,560 miles

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 147,521 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 139,237 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 139,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Nov 2011 123,245 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 105,320 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2010 105,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,825 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,381 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 ZXV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK05 ZXV, 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 BK05 ZXV registered?

BK05 ZXV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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