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2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,179 mi
Last recorded137,179 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CFU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 137,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 137,179 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 132,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 127,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,734 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 126,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 119,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (225/40r18 88w) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 119,053 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside both tyre valve perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (225/40r18 88w) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,430 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,962 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,650 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 106,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake warning light stays on

n/s/f cracking on side wall

n/s/f main beam bulb inscure

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 10 Oct 2013 105,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake warning light stays on

n/s/f cracking on side wall

n/s/f main beam bulb inscure

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,693 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

brake warning light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,601 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,468 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 37,463 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)

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 CFU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ55 CFU, 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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BJ55 CFU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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