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BK55 UEW

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,890 mi
Last recorded141,890 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 141,890 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 141,693 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 137,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2018 137,035 miles

Brake performance not tested engine cooling fan inoperative (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested engine cooling fan inoperative (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 124,595 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 113,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 113,156 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,443 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,216 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,400 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,946 miles

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

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 UEW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

BK55 UEW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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