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AK55 TDX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,481 mi
Last recorded36,481 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TDX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 36,481 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 36,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 33,551 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside behind undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber bodies. both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Oct 2023 33,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All nearside rear suspension arms slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All offside rear suspension arms slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 32,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,432 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,892 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,691 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear discs slight judder

exhaust bracket broken off rear

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,081 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 29,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,000 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 TDX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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