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AX54 LKU

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,877 mi
Last recorded152,877 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 152,877 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 142,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,661 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,349 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,971 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,007 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has tar stuck to a small part of inside tyre edge. unable to clearly inspect.

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

plastic covers covering testable items.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

unable to check brake fluid level because its under plastic panelling

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

unable to check brake fluid level because its under plastic panelling

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,096 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,572 miles

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Unable to test some items underneath vehicle due to covering panels.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,448 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,438 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,144 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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AX54 LKU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AX54 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 LKU registered?

AX54 LKU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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