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AJ55 NBO

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,968 mi
Last recorded167,968 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NBO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 167,968 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 167,966 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 141,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 139,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn cracking

Fail 24 May 2021 139,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn cracking

Pass 20 May 2020 138,028 miles

front indicator bulbs discoloured

front tyres worn on edges, cut & cracked in treads

offside registration plate light bulb inoperative

oil leak residue around engine

slight smear from windscreen wipers

Fail 18 May 2020 138,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front indicator bulbs discoloured

front tyres worn on edges, cut & cracked in treads

offside registration plate light bulb inoperative

oil leak residue around engine

slight smear from windscreen wipers

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2019 136,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 129,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Feb 2016 114,171 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front play in rack end

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,775 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 93,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 93,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,289 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 NBO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NBO, 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 NBO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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