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BG55 AEM

2005 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,845 mi
Last recorded179,845 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 179,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 179,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 158,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 157,288 miles

Nearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 157,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 148,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 135,430 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 135,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 126,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 113,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 103,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pad warning light wire not cliped in advise

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,019 miles

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

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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BG55 AEM is a 2005 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG55 AEM, 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 BG55 AEM registered?

BG55 AEM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is BG55 AEM safe to buy?

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