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AV55 EVK

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,117 mi
Last recorded157,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,117 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 140,984 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured head lamp indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 140,982 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured head lamp indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 140,859 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both @ caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible both deteriated (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 135,548 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 135,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,850 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 129,726 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,949 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 118,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,092 miles

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

front and rear number plate req att soon

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,059 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s side repeater loose

Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,276 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/front tyre outer edge worn.

o/s body damage.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate req soon

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,318 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 63,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,753 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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AV55 EVK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV55 EVK, 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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AV55 EVK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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