MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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
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))
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))
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Front flexi brake hose starting to perish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BK55 LFS safe to buy?
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