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AJ55 OPW

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,501 mi
Last recorded123,501 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OPW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 114,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 84,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,687 miles

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

offside front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,811 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,497 miles

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,821 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,821 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AJ55 OPW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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