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BK55 UEF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,779 mi
Last recorded173,779 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 173,779 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 173,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust system possible risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 172,251 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 17 May 2018 172,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 26 May 2017 169,811 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 165,544 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 165,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 148,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop light on dash

Fail 28 Jul 2015 148,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop light on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2014 129,572 miles

both rear bump stops parished

front pads low discs warn

rear pads 60 percent warn discs warn

Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,572 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

both rear bump stops parished

front pads low discs warn

rear pads 60 percent warn discs warn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 111,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,285 miles

O/S/R tyre slight spliting on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 84,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,161 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN 3/5/3

N/S/R TYRE WORN 3/3/3MM

O/S/F TYRE WORN 3/5/3

O/S/R TYRE WORN 4/4/4MM

slight weeping power steering hose PUMP TO RACK

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 UEF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 UEF registered?

BK55 UEF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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