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AV55 OMT

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,198 mi
Last recorded166,198 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 166,198 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 166,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All Four Wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch release bearing noisy

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 151,285 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 151,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs water or unblocking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake flexie hose twisted

Nearside Rear low effort to parking brake

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 137,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported & fouling road spring (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake flexie hose twisted

Nearside Rear low effort to parking brake

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 131,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight whining noise from alternator bearings

Fail 25 Nov 2016 131,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight whining noise from alternator bearings

Pass 20 Nov 2015 123,941 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre low/ bald on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Slight whining noise from alternator bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 114,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,360 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,359 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,805 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 88,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,375 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,014 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,199 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,137 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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AV55 OMT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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