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AV55 MJY

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,818 mi
Last recorded159,818 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 159,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 151,526 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 151,523 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut out of tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing my be under fixed seat base ? (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 147,193 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 147,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut over 25mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 132,165 miles

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2019 132,165 miles

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,463 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 112,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,468 miles

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

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

turbo intercooler pipe leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,229 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,659 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

both rear tyres feathering on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,561 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,710 miles

small cut in nsf tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,646 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,749 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AV55 MJY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 MJY, 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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What year was AV55 MJY registered?

AV55 MJY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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