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CA03 SSA

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 SSA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 140,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 133,646 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,557 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 26 Feb 2021 127,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 117,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Jacking point block missing

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,145 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and also has side wall damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 87,547 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,466 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,481 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2010 51,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,664 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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CA03 SSA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA03 SSA, 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 CA03 SSA registered?

CA03 SSA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is CA03 SSA safe to buy?

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