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CA05 RCV

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,961 mi
Last recorded124,961 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 124,961 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear beam corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 124,961 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear beam corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,093 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 117,545 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 117,545 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 103,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,010 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 86,915 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 65,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,544 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak ontop of catalytic converter

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine gaurd fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,314 miles

engine & floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine & floor under gaurds fitted

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 RCV 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 82.4%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

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

Is CA05 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 RCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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