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BG55 LKU

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,331 mi
Last recorded165,331 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 165,331 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 165,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,401 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 145,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Slightly Damaged/Obscured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 145,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Slightly Damaged/Obscured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 136,977 miles

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 136,977 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fitted incorrectly and rubbing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and routed incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 136,929 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine covers/undertray fitted restricting inspection

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 6 Sep 2016 110,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres close to the legal limit

engine covers/undertray fitted restricting inspection

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,923 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,291 miles

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

slight bind on the offside rear brake

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,411 miles

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

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,724 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 LKU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKU, 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 BG55 LKU registered?

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

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