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CV05 GWC

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,389 mi
Last recorded144,389 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 GWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 144,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 139,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe were clipped to body (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 139,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe were clipped to body (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,010 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroding on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,561 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,109 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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CV05 GWC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CV05 GWC, 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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CV05 GWC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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