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CU05 OAA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,115 mi
Last recorded168,115 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 168,115 miles

wipers worn

Fail 18 Jan 2017 168,115 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

bonnet catch faulty

wipers worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 159,686 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 159,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 152,455 miles

slight dink in n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 2 Jan 2015 152,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight dink in n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 3 Jan 2014 141,328 miles

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 3 Jan 2014 141,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 21 Dec 2012 124,824 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 107,015 miles

both front brake hoses are starting to crack

Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,860 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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CU05 OAA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU05 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

CU05 OAA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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