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AU55 TVX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,786 mi
Last recorded136,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TVX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 136,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,549 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 130,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,614 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 127,614 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,456 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted hiding some components

undertrays fitted hiding some components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 122,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted hiding some components

undertrays fitted hiding some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 118,920 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 118,920 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 114,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tps lamp on

traction control lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 109,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 109,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,852 miles

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

brake fluid reservoir not visible from under bonnet

front number plate damaged

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel and braking systems

traction control light illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2011 92,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brake fluid reservoir not visible from under bonnet

front number plate damaged

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel and braking systems

traction control light illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn outer edges

front no plate damaged

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,067 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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AU55 TVX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU55 TVX, 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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AU55 TVX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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