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CW05 NHT

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,389 mi
Last recorded132,389 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 NHT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 132,389 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,017 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 125,017 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 117,876 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,298 miles

NSR tyre cracking and perished

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSF tyre damage to sidewall no cords plus is not a run flat tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil light flashing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,099 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres slight cracking in tread.

offside front and nearside rear wheel rims inner bead slightly distorted.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 109,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal slightly cracking.

offside front and nearside rear tyres slight cracking in tread.

offside front and nearside rear wheel rims inner bead slightly distorted.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,999 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,314 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,262 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake warning lamp on,o/s/r sensor not connected in the pad,front pads wearing low

c/o emission erratic on fast idle test

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,385 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,896 miles

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

service light on dash brake light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,349 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,347 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 71,782 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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CW05 NHT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver 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 CW05 NHT, 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 CW05 NHT registered?

CW05 NHT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is CW05 NHT safe to buy?

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