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BG55 UGR

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

230,446 mi
Last recorded230,446 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 230,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 225,518 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 225,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 216,140 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 207,649 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 207,649 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 198,483 miles

Offside Front shock absorber damp slightly

rear pads low

Pass 22 May 2019 183,163 miles

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))

Fail 5 May 2019 183,156 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 167,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 154,489 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 154,489 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 126,984 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2016 126,984 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,153 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2010 36,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,920 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 26,911 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,225 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 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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