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BG55 WKT

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,291 mi
Last recorded76,291 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,291 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 76,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre fitted incorrectly(incorrect rotation) (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2025 75,140 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 75,136 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,415 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

battery not capable of sustaining hazards during test

Fail 4 Dec 2023 71,411 miles

Windscreen washer not working filter chocked (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

battery not capable of sustaining hazards during test

Pass 28 Nov 2022 64,377 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 61,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine onto cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 57,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,088 miles

Engine management light staying on

Rear Rear number plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,098 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,188 miles

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,249 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,256 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 6,912 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 WKT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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