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AJ55 BZA

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BZA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 126,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,486 miles

marks on o/s outersill

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,694 miles

metal brake pipes covered in grease

trigger point not met

Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal brake pipes covered in grease

trigger point not met

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,970 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,645 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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AJ55 BZA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AJ55 BZA, 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 AJ55 BZA registered?

AJ55 BZA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is AJ55 BZA safe to buy?

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