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BT05 VWV

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,440 mi
Last recorded179,440 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VWV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 179,440 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 159,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 133,116 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 133,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 127,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,872 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 114,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 109,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 95,310 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,819 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,487 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,089 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 60,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,703 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT05 VWV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT05 VWV, 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 BT05 VWV registered?

BT05 VWV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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