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BL05 BKE

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,249 mi
Last recorded172,249 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BKE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 172,249 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 172,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted

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

Parking brake warning light does not illuminate

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 169,548 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 167,209 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 167,209 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 162,541 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r badly worn URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r badly worn URGENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 153,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r badly worn URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r badly worn URGENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 139,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 126,295 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Aug 2016 113,885 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 113,885 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 111,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 102,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 94,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,256 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 75,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 61,713 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 61,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 47,798 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,696 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BL05 BKE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BL05 BKE, 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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BL05 BKE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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