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AO55 WMP

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,214 mi
Last recorded143,214 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WMP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 143,214 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 138,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play will effect tracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm has uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 3mm tyre getting low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm has uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,532 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 121,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,764 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,162 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/just above limit for MOT test (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs severely worn,lipped & in very poor condition

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,400 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 WMP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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