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AF55 BGE

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,915 mi
Last recorded130,915 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BGE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 125,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,041 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,128 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 119,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,463 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,043 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,043 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 103,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,376 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,376 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,938 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,660 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 33,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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 BGE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF55 BGE, 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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What year was AF55 BGE registered?

AF55 BGE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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