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BJ55 CKF

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,254 mi
Last recorded168,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 168,254 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside rear slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 168,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bothside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside rear slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 161,134 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad warning sensor disconnected from pad. No warning lamp present.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 147,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 147,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,366 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 142,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 134,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing heavier on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 117,765 miles

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

both rear shock shrouds are insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2017 101,845 miles

Front Both tyres wearing bald on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,578 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,416 miles

plastic under trays fitted/plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,795 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 CKF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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