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BK55 LFS

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,117 mi
Last recorded136,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LFS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,117 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 135,495 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,504 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 130,504 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lights on

Pass 19 Oct 2019 121,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 111,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,476 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front flexi brake hose starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides front tyres outer edges wearing thin

Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,849 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 61,849 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,248 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,236 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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BK55 LFS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

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

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