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BJ55 WDN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,857 mi
Last recorded152,857 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WDN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 152,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 150,872 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 147,957 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 149,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 144,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to open bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2020 144,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 142,237 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 142,236 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm 205/55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,310 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,315 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 66,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,121 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,539 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,912 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 WDN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 WDN registered?

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

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