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AF55 LFY

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,746 mi
Last recorded174,746 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LFY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 174,746 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 165,404 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 12 Feb 2020 153,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,354 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 128,354 miles

Nearside Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 119,514 miles

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

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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge And Out Of Shape On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer And Inner Edges And Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,453 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,568 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 LFY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

AF55 LFY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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