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AF55 AYL

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,677 mi
Last recorded174,677 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AYL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 174,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and all rear seats ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 174,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cailper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cailper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and all rear seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 163,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 152,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,089 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,688 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slighty on inner and outer edge.

both rear brake hoses very slightly perishing.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slighty on inner and outer edge.

both rear brake hoses very slightly perishing.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,992 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,399 miles

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,188 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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AF55 AYL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AF55 AYL, 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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AF55 AYL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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