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AJ55 TLK

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,982 mi
Last recorded204,982 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 204,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 204,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 188,140 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 188,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 176,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml lamp has on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 176,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp has on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 162,793 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 149,365 miles

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 149,365 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 141,348 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 134,295 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2010 117,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 99,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,347 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TLK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

AJ55 TLK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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