MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front brake hoses becoming perrished
n.s front wheel bearing slightly worn/slightly noisy when spun
n.s front wheel rim slightly damaged
o.s rear brake pads appear very low and signs of prev binding
o.s side repeater lens damaged but works o.k
rear brake hose to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe plastic coating slightly swollen/becoming corroded
rear number plate cracked
slight chip in windscreen
tyre pressure monitor light on
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front wheel damaged, outer rim
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear wheel damaged, outer rim
both front brake hoses perished
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front wheel damaged, outer rim
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear wheel damaged, outer rim
both front brake hoses perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front tyres wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber damp slightly
rear pads low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on dash
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516goodyear (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r 1.80mm o/s/r 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on dash
rear tyres wearing on inner edge front tyres wearing on outer edge
wipers smeary
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BG55 UGR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2005.
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