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BK55 TJY

2005 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,498 mi
Last recorded184,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 184,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 181,764 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 178,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 172,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hoses perishing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 172,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated [cords exposed ] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hoses perishing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 158,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 156,424 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 150,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 144,087 miles

front lower valance damaged?

o/s /front door damaged??

o/s rear bumper damaged?

Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,116 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 140,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 124,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 107,890 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,936 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 TJY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

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

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