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BU03 BLU

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 BLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake has little reserve

under covers fitted restricing view of some testable items

Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

some under sealer found on the brake hoses & their ferrules

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,568 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 87,838 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,781 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished and slight splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished and slight splitting (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 74,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,127 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,163 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 63,163 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front inner brake pads low.Rear outer brake pads low ,rear inner brake pads not clearly visible to test fully.

Pass 1 May 2008 30,489 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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BU03 BLU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BU03 BLU, 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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BU03 BLU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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