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BD55 KNF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,573 mi
Last recorded150,573 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 KNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,573 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 150,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 144,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,937 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 133,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,143 miles

Both rear tyre treads splitting/cracking

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre outer wall + shoulder cracking/splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2014 125,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre treads splitting/cracking

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre outer wall + shoulder cracking/splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,332 miles

Both font tyres worn edges

Fuel tank appears damp but no visual leaks

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 116,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both font tyres worn edges

Fuel tank appears damp but no visual leaks

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,388 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,313 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,076 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BD55 KNF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD55 KNF, 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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BD55 KNF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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