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C20 VAM

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 VAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 73,500 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,980 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,009 miles

steerung leaking oil

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 35,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,388 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,200 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 24,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,741 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,115 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,692 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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C20 VAM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C20 VAM, 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 C20 VAM registered?

C20 VAM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is C20 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 VAM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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