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B-81-BEC

2005 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

322,240 mi
Last recorded322,240 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31870,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB-81-BEC
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 322,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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B-81-BEC is a 2005 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 70,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B-81-BEC registered?

B-81-BEC is a 2005 BMW 318, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is B-81-BEC safe to buy?

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