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BN05 LYJ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LYJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,723 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2018 128,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,806 miles

Front wipers not clear stright away

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,493 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,816 miles

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

slight play from n/s/f suspension

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 54,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 54,535 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,596 miles

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)

Slight corrosion on o/s/r disc.

Pass 6 May 2008 38,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
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BN05 LYJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN05 LYJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 LYJ?

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What year was BN05 LYJ registered?

BN05 LYJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BN05 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 LYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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