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CV05 OKU

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,276 mi
Last recorded126,276 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,475 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear outer (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs slightly pitted

centre rear seat belt clasp trapped under seat,unable to test

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 90,994 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear outer (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs slightly pitted

centre rear seat belt clasp trapped under seat,unable to test

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 85,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,666 miles

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

N/S & O/S front tyres very slight wear on inner and outer edges

Rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 46,434 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OKU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CV05 OKU, 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 CV05 OKU registered?

CV05 OKU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is CV05 OKU safe to buy?

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