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AV55 WNP

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WNP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 142,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,881 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,881 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 123,323 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 99,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,426 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 95,426 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,969 miles

rear brake discs faces in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,755 miles

both rear discs in poor condition corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,350 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres show 3mm and n/s/f outer edge wear

fuel system cleaner advised

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,779 miles

all tyres show 3mm and n/s/f outer edge wear

fuel system cleaner advised

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,863 miles

3 tyres at 3.5mm nearside rear at 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level low topped up

Fail 15 Dec 2008 58,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,520 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 WNP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WNP, 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 WNP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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