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BD55 LLR

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LLR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,107 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,305 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,608 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished but not exposing inner core

Nearside Rear direction indicator bulb showing satisfactory amber light

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

Offside Front direction indicator bulb showing satisfactory amber light

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished but not exposing inner core

Offside door mirror glass delaminating but not affecting drivers view to rear

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished but not exposing inner core

Nearside Rear direction indicator bulb showing satisfactory amber light

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

Offside Front direction indicator bulb showing satisfactory amber light

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished but not exposing inner core

Offside door mirror glass delaminating but not affecting drivers view to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,394 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perishing-not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear indicator bulb only showing satisfactory amber light source

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on 2mm tread wear indicators on outside tread pattern

Offside Front flexible brake hose perishing-not deemed excessive

Offside Front indicator bulb only showing satisfactory amber light source

Offside Rear tyre getting low approaching 2mm tread wear indicators on outside tread pattern

Offside door mirror glass delaminating at top edge-not adversely affecting drivers view to rear

Offside washer jet not hitting screen,but nearside providing adequate fluid to clear drivers view

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,778 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front inner disc pads low

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,681 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,274 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,621 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,234 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,542 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)

pla stic undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,646 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 LLR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD55 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is BD55 LLR safe to buy?

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