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AJ55 DZA

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,363 mi
Last recorded148,363 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 DZA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 148,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Feb 2020 148,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 137,466 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front cracking/splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 80/90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre worn close to cords + misshapen both edges. centre tread approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front excessively worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

rear washer inop

various minor chips/cracks to windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2017 137,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front cracking/splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 80/90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre worn close to cords + misshapen both edges. centre tread approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front excessively worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

rear washer inop

various minor chips/cracks to windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,478 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 131,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,730 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear flexi brake pipes

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,301 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 116,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,565 miles

offside rear brake disc outer surface worn

offside rear outer brake aprox 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,243 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 DZA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 DZA, 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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AJ55 DZA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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