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BG55 VZB

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,478 mi
Last recorded203,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 203,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 190,299 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 306,083 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 178,015 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side suspension bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 178,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side suspension bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 157,112 miles

brake pads dics worn slight

Fail 26 Mar 2016 157,112 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pads dics worn slight

Pass 28 Mar 2015 139,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 125,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,859 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 92,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,874 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,874 miles

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

Front brake discs slight lip

Front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,165 miles

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)

o/s/r pad wear sensor is adrift

Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,881 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)

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)

o/s/r pad wear sensor is adrift

Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,679 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 VZB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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