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AY55 LCW

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,690 mi
Last recorded170,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LCW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 170,690 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 168,241 miles

Front exhaust heat shield rattling

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 19 Jun 2020 168,241 miles

Front exhaust heat shield rattling

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 5 May 2020 168,240 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 168,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 168,235 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 168,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 163,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2016 159,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 147,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,398 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,817 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,304 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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AY55 LCW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY55 LCW, 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 AY55 LCW registered?

AY55 LCW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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