MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
osr tyre on limits
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated
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
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
Both front tyres low outer edge
Both front tyres low outer edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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?
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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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BK55 BVW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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