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BD55 WHW

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,517 mi
Last recorded137,517 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WHW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 137,517 miles

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2023 202,616 miles

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

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

under body corroded. engine cover fitted. under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 191,692 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some items

Pass 21 Jan 2021 178,929 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 170,568 miles

Covers fitted underneath

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 161,464 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,041 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 99,038 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,644 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,631 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,936 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 72,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,505 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,131 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,664 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,696 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 31,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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BD55 WHW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BD55 WHW, 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 BD55 WHW registered?

BD55 WHW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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