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AO55 KUB

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,938 mi
Last recorded182,938 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KUB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 182,938 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 182,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,482 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 96,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,199 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,214 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,209 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,673 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,615 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,228 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,566 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 28,560 miles

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

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 KUB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AO55 KUB, 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 KUB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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