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AV55 UWT

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,629 mi
Last recorded119,629 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,131 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,519 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 UWT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV55 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

AV55 UWT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is AV55 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 UWT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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