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AO55 CXD

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,518 mi
Last recorded169,518 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CXD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 169,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 169,518 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 137,464 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chassi suspension component rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 137,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt catch faulty (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lights on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chassi suspension component rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,019 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 121,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,326 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 116,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 106,653 miles

osr wheel buckled,slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2014 93,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 93,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,797 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,967 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AO55 CXD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO55 CXD, 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 AO55 CXD registered?

AO55 CXD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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