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BF55 TVT

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TVT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 97,917 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 97,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,839 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 74,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,914 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 64,069 miles

front undertray missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

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

Offside Front tyre low on tread & bald on inner & outer tread

Fail 27 Nov 2017 55,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing also o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

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

Offside Front tyre low on tread & bald on inner & outer tread

Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,434 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2010 16,910 miles

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

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

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,594 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,131 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
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BF55 TVT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TVT, 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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BF55 TVT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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