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BV05 AWH

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,558 mi
Last recorded165,558 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AWH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 165,558 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 165,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 150,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 142,253 miles

Offside Rear Lower remnants of fuel but no visible leak

Pass 11 May 2017 132,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 122,612 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 122,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,333 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 102,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2014 102,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,403 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,468 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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BV05 AWH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV05 AWH, 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 BV05 AWH registered?

BV05 AWH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BV05 AWH safe to buy?

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