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BJ55 BJU

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,117 mi
Last recorded138,117 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 138,117 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 137,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 85,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,474 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,748 miles

both front tyres low and slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,288 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,294 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm advise

offside rear tyres 2mm advise

Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,410 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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BJ55 BJU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ55 BJU, 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 BJ55 BJU registered?

BJ55 BJU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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