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BK55 BXE

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BXE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 121,068 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,758 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,019 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank damp of fuel

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear constant velocity joint damaged leaking grease

Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank damp of fuel

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear constant velocity joint damaged leaking grease

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,918 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,588 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,144 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyers worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,392 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,954 miles

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)

front tyres low on edges

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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BK55 BXE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK55 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

BK55 BXE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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