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AF55 KAJ

2005 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,636 mi
Last recorded164,636 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 164,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 159,606 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

tpms light on

Fail 22 Nov 2019 159,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

tpms light on

Pass 26 Oct 2018 149,912 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp is on

x 2 front tyres and osr tyre edges are wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,844 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 135,809 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,441 miles

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

both front tyres worn very heavily on edges

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2015 126,432 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very heavily on edges

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,029 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside rear tyre heavy wear inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,659 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 100,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,430 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AF55 KAJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 KAJ safe to buy?

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