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BL05 VFD

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,637 mi
Last recorded145,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 145,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,303 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,678 miles

both front flexy hoses perishing heavily

Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,315 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured x4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake hoses perishing

rear brake pads appear very low

Fail 17 Jul 2014 118,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake hoses perishing

rear brake pads appear very low

Pass 20 Jul 2013 112,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,905 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wearing inner edge

plastic panels fitted under vehical not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,922 miles

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 79,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,285 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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BL05 VFD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BL05 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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