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BG55 VYR

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,023 mi
Last recorded111,023 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,081 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Front Both brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp condensation within - light output not reduced

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 108,081 miles

Oil leak Slight ()

Brake wear warning light on

Front Both brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp condensation within - light output not reduced

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 102,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 96,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid warning light on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2014 95,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid warning light on dash

Fail 8 Dec 2013 90,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2013 90,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,263 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 82,156 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 75,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 61,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,363 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 42,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 42,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BG55 VYR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

BG55 VYR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is BG55 VYR safe to buy?

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