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BG55 LLA

2005 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,479 mi
Last recorded174,479 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 174,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 169,828 miles

both front shockers slightly deflated

Fail 21 Dec 2018 169,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front shockers slightly deflated

Pass 15 Dec 2017 165,537 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 161,215 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 153,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 145,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 138,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 138,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 131,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 124,451 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 106,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front n/s o/s tyres worn inner tyre tread area

o/s/r jacking bung missing from sill

underbody fitted with plastic tray

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LLA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

BG55 LLA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is BG55 LLA safe to buy?

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