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CX05 GHB

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,979 mi
Last recorded130,979 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 GHB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,930 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 123,920 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective can not be opened for under bonnet checks (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.114 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 114,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 460 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,933 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 93,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres near to legal limits

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,506 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,801 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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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CX05 GHB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX05 GHB, 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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CX05 GHB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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