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CA05 PZV

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 63,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,930 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2020 50,195 miles

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

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

both front brake hose deteriorated.

Fail 8 Mar 2020 50,195 miles

both front brake hose deteriorated.

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,229 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 42,176 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 42,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,594 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 41,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,851 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,479 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 40,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 40,114 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,075 miles

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

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

LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DICS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,868 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 35,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,762 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,450 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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CA05 PZV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CA05 PZV, 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 CA05 PZV registered?

CA05 PZV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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