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BL05 VGE

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed significantly worn on outer edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 184,654 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 184,654 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2017 111,146 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 111,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EXCESSIVELY BOLD FROM EDGES (OUT OF SHAPE) (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 107,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 104,668 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 100,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,685 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,269 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 64,268 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,629 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,629 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front tyres scrubbing outer edge advise alignment check

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 VGE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VGE, 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 BL05 VGE registered?

BL05 VGE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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