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AJ05 WOW

2026 BMW 118

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2026
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,156 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,841 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,862 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 26,862 miles

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

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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AJ05 WOW is a 2026 BMW 118 in Silver. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ05 WOW, 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 0 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ05 WOW registered?

AJ05 WOW is a 2026 BMW 118, first registered on 9 March 2026.

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