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BN05 LZM

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 115,657 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative all (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,570 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 109,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,445 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,562 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 35,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,961 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges.

Corrosion on the inside edges of both rear brake discs.

Cut in the tread of the N/S/F tyre 9mm in length

Cut in the tread of the O/S/F tyre 5mm in length.

O/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm.

Two cuts in the tread of the O/S/R tyre,both 10mm in length

Fail 19 Jul 2008 27,961 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres are worn on edges.

Corrosion on the inside edges of both rear brake discs.

Cut in the tread of the N/S/F tyre 9mm in length

Cut in the tread of the O/S/F tyre 5mm in length.

O/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm.

Two cuts in the tread of the O/S/R tyre,both 10mm in length

Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,032 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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BN05 LZM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BN05 LZM, 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 BN05 LZM registered?

BN05 LZM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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