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BJ55 WCR

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,060 mi
Last recorded226,060 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 226,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play donut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 213,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 213,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 201,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 201,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 190,960 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 190,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 183,972 miles

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

Front x2 brake flexy rubber perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 176,318 miles

both front & rear brake hose cracked

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

o/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2014 169,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 161,824 miles

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

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)

seats down in back not a full inspection on rear seatbelts

Pass 6 Sep 2012 153,679 miles

airbag light on

dtc light on

Fail 3 Sep 2012 153,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

airbag light on

dtc light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 140,115 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 104,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 78,385 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BJ55 WCR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

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

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