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CX05 OAE

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,931 mi
Last recorded118,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 OAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,697 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 108,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,343 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,299 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 87,298 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,762 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 71,762 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,966 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 19,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OAE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX05 OAE, 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 CX05 OAE registered?

CX05 OAE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CX05 OAE safe to buy?

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