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BG55 LJJ

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,467 mi
Last recorded89,467 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise front tyres worn on edge

advise rear tyres 3mm

Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise front tyres worn on edge

advise rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,768 miles

shields fittted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2010 52,279 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,665 miles

215-35-18 y tyres fitted to front . 235-35-18 y tyres fitted to rear .

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four wheel rims look too wide for tyres fitted to car

bonnet difficult to open

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak [engine]

oil leak [gearbox]

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 LJJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJJ, 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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BG55 LJJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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