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AF55 YCZ

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,719 mi
Last recorded95,719 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YCZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,719 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,987 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,886 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,950 miles

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

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

slight twist in nearside front flexi brake hose

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,953 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,515 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 YCZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 YCZ registered?

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

Is AF55 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 YCZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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