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BK55 BVW

2005 BMW 118

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,126 mi
Last recorded184,126 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 184,126 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 184,115 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ait bag (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Pad warning wire not attached to brake pad

various slightly worn suspension bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2022 180,958 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 180,956 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 177,391 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight play at steering wheel (Recommend attention soon

Pass 6 Jan 2020 169,747 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

osr tyre on limits

Pass 12 Jan 2019 158,211 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 10 Jan 2018 145,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,350 miles

Both front tyres low outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 136,350 miles

Both front tyres low outer edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,606 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 118,602 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes wearing unevenly across front axle further investigation required

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front tyres are heavily worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91h rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91h rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91h (4.1.E.1)

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

Run flat tyres fitted to front non run flat fitted to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,019 miles

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 12 Oct 2012 65,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,673 miles

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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

protective covers fitted under car not allowing a full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2010 46,673 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

protective covers fitted under car not allowing a full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,258 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 34,258 miles

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

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

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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BK55 BVW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BK55 BVW, 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 BK55 BVW registered?

BK55 BVW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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