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CW05 AJO

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,965 mi
Last recorded165,965 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AJO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 165,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 165,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 160,520 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

seatbelt warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 20 Jan 2017 160,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake warning light illuminated on dash indicating a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washer does not provide enough fluid to successfully clear the windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside rear number plate lamp not illuminating (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust not supported at the rear (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light illuminated on dash indicating a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

seatbelt warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2016 146,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 131,295 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 115,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 90,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,058 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 45,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,786 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Slight misting of oil to power steering pipes.

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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CW05 AJO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CW05 AJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 AJO registered?

CW05 AJO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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