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BL05 YZA

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,165 mi
Last recorded120,165 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YZA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 120,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 109,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 98,525 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 98,525 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 88,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 80,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,801 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,089 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 YZA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 YZA registered?

BL05 YZA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is BL05 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 YZA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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