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CA05 THX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,148 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 126,145 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 126,122 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 114,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 97,249 miles

Engine mangement light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRONGLY ADVISE (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRONGLY ADVISE (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 97,249 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine mangement light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRONGLY ADVISE (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRONGLY ADVISE (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 95,167 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,609 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 74,839 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,587 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,471 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,515 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 THX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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