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CE05 WVP

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,991 mi
Last recorded84,991 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 WVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 84,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 84,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,481 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 76,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 May 2019 69,506 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 69,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,294 miles

SERVICE LAMP ON

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 69,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SERVICE LAMP ON

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,004 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 48,412 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 41,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,714 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to the limit of 1.6mm

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

Off side front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,666 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,315 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

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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CE05 WVP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE05 WVP, 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 CE05 WVP registered?

CE05 WVP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is CE05 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 WVP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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