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AK55 LNE

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LNE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 108,498 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rubber bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake little or no reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,090 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked/Accident damage (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,745 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,200 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,566 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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AK55 LNE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK55 LNE, 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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AK55 LNE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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