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AO55 HPF

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,193 mi
Last recorded151,193 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HPF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 151,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 140,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 140,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,445 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides plastic covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield damaged but still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,114 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 122,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,718 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,922 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,622 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,155 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 47,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,021 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

offside front & rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads worn very close to mot limit

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

side skirts preventing full inspection

slight fluctuation on offside front & rear brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear brake pads slightly low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check brake fluid level

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

side skirts & under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads approx 50% worn

side skirts & under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,203 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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AO55 HPF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO55 HPF, 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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AO55 HPF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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