MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,963 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
full under trays fitted front to rear
engine management light on
full under trays fitted front to rear
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
full under trays fitted front to rear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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BK55 TGJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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