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CV05 YGG

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 YGG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 124,869 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2021 124,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,993 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,992 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,173 miles

front brake hoses heavily perished

near side front shocker damp

off side front tyre 2mm very low low edges

off side rear tyre 2mm and near side rear

Fail 6 Apr 2019 92,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake hoses heavily perished

near side front shocker damp

off side front tyre 2mm very low low edges

off side rear tyre 2mm and near side rear

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,964 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak possible engine sump,oil getting on to the exhaust advise repair ()

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted o/s/r & n/s/r visual belt check done

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres low on edges & cracked/perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,450 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions just met minimum reqirement

rear Discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 53,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,035 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,893 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 YGG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV05 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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