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CU05 PVP

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,775 mi
Last recorded186,775 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 PVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 186,775 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 186,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 176,822 miles

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

Rear Diff oil leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2018 169,238 miles

Diff oil leaking

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 160,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front and rear (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 148,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 140,920 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 140,920 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,182 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on dash

chips on screen

plastic covering arches and underside and sills

Fail 2 Aug 2011 98,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips on screen

plastic covering arches and underside and sills

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,557 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 PVP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

CU05 PVP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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