MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,293 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BL05 VGE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2005.
Is BL05 VGE safe to buy?
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