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BG55 VYS

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,502 mi
Last recorded73,502 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,502 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,022 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,465 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,713 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 46,441 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,340 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,607 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 35,607 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,036 miles

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

rear brake disc's worn advise

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,420 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low

front tyres wearing on outer edges advise check alignment

Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,062 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 VYS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

BG55 VYS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is BG55 VYS safe to buy?

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