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CU05 NZS

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,526 mi
Last recorded153,526 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NZS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 153,526 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 147,707 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 141,531 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

multiple cracks n/s/f flexible brake pipe

slight fluctuation o/s/f brake

Fail 13 Jul 2022 141,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

multiple cracks n/s/f flexible brake pipe

slight fluctuation o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Jun 2021 131,721 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar lower ball joint

Fail 25 Jun 2021 131,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar lower ball joint

Pass 27 May 2020 124,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 103,748 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 103,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 97,303 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 94,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,270 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,374 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,749 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 30,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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CU05 NZS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CU05 NZS, 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 CU05 NZS registered?

CU05 NZS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is CU05 NZS safe to buy?

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