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CA05 PZX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears scored, glazed and corroded (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

plastic undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection.

rear brake pad wear wire insecure.

Fail 31 Mar 2018 115,887 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly cracked and split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears scored, glazed and corroded (3.5.1i)

plastic undertrays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection.

rear brake pad wear wire insecure.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,502 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,641 miles

Bonnet Release Cable Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Perishing

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,147 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 87,311 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 79,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 79,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,024 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 46,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,727 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 30,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,742 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 PZX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZX, 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 CA05 PZX registered?

CA05 PZX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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