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AY55 ZDN

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,903 mi
Last recorded36,903 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZDN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wheel out of tracking

Fail 30 Oct 2009 36,903 miles

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front wheel out of tracking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,775 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZDN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AY55 ZDN, 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 AY55 ZDN registered?

AY55 ZDN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AY55 ZDN safe to buy?

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Does AY55 ZDN have outstanding finance?

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