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BG55 LKL

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 128,095 miles

brakes-bearings noisy,rear diff noisy,underbody rusting-covers fitted,transmission rattle pedal half way,rear brakes bindy,both rear tyres poor-inner treads low,osf-rear brake pipes rusting-scabby

os reverse light inop,esp light-traction delayed,interior-belts poor mouldy,rear wiper,both headlight lenses clouding,rear driveshafts-subframe-arms-suspension-brakes-running gear rusting

smokey fast idle-check service history

Fail 18 Nov 2024 128,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brakes-bearings noisy,rear diff noisy,underbody rusting-covers fitted,transmission rattle pedal half way,rear brakes bindy,both rear tyres poor-inner treads low,osf-rear brake pipes rusting-scabby

os reverse light inop,esp light-traction delayed,interior-belts poor mouldy,rear wiper,both headlight lenses clouding,rear driveshafts-subframe-arms-suspension-brakes-running gear rusting

smokey fast idle-check service history

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 104,279 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges,close to 2mm blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges,close to 2mm blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,222 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2020 87,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,092 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,626 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,044 miles

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)

both front tyres showing signs of wear and cracking to edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,843 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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BG55 LKL 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 84.2%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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