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AV55 RSO

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,870 mi
Last recorded170,870 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RSO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 170,870 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 170,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 166,768 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 166,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 159,822 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 159,808 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 139,712 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 115,970 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 115,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,849 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,863 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 93,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,950 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,880 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,409 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,851 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 48,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,949 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 RSO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

AV55 RSO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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