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HD05 KPA

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,102 mi
Last recorded180,102 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 KPA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 180,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 177,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 May 2015 161,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 150,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 144,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 144,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front tyres badly worn on edges

Nail in OSF tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2012 136,158 miles

advise engine slightly mis-firing and emiting slight blue smoke

Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,137 miles

Rear brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 26 May 2010 103,180 miles

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

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,164 miles

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

front wiper blades are slightly smearing the windscreen

nearside front tyre edges are slightly wearing uneven

offside front tyre edges are wearing uneven

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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HD05 KPA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HD05 KPA, 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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HD05 KPA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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