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AK55 XCA

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,376 mi
Last recorded26,376 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,376 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

unable to check N/S/R seat belt correctly as child seat is fitted .

Fail 17 Sep 2009 26,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check N/S/R seat belt correctly as child seat is fitted .

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,321 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt correctly as child seat is fitted

both front tyres bald right on outer edges , recomend replacing soon

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 XCA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AK55 XCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 XCA registered?

AK55 XCA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 XCA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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