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BJ55 KUN

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,720 mi
Last recorded147,720 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 147,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 132,540 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear advanced corrosion evident of rear subframe

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 109,884 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 109,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,864 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,301 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,301 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working Both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 90,493 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 90,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 85,931 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 May 2013 80,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 67,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 60,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,914 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,288 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 KUN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KUN, 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 KUN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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