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BK55 TGJ

2005 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,963 mi
Last recorded109,963 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 109,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly leaking from filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,718 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 inner rims slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 103,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 inner rims slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 21 Aug 2020 98,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,366 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 94,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,166 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,774 miles

full under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,783 miles

engine management light on

full under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,347 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 49,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,806 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,237 miles

Nearside Front 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.

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 TGJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

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

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