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BF55 NJN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,879 mi
Last recorded105,879 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NJN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,879 miles

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

Offside Rear rear lense slight damage

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 102,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,172 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2016 89,467 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,630 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,783 miles

O/S/R tyre low on pressure

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,486 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,067 miles

both front tyreds worn on edges

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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BF55 NJN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF55 NJN, 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 BF55 NJN registered?

BF55 NJN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is BF55 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 NJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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