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CA05 RBY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,008 mi
Last recorded74,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,717 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 64,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,199 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 RBY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA05 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

CA05 RBY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is CA05 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 RBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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