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BL54 YTW

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,888 mi
Last recorded184,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YTW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 184,888 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 176,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge/close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 176,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge/close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 160,870 miles

brake hoses perished

n/s/r brake hose slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play n/s/r suspension joint

Fail 5 Jun 2019 160,870 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

brake hoses perished

n/s/r brake hose slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play n/s/r suspension joint

Pass 14 Jun 2018 154,573 miles

All 4 brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2017 141,621 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2016 125,742 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 112,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 111,770 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 94,799 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 94,799 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,799 miles

Brake discs :viii)Fronts worn thin and off side rear corroded.

Tyres :i)Near side front tyre worn close to 1.6mm minimum tread depth;outer tread devoid.ii)Near side rear worn close to 1.6mm minimum tread depth;nail in centre.

iii)Off side front shock absorber leaking oil.iv)Both front bump stops insecure.v)Damage within zone a of windscreen.vi)Vehicle fitted with under trays.vii)Exhaust system centre support fractured

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,834 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 66,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 58,726 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 46,403 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 46,364 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,333 miles

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BL54 YTW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL54 YTW, 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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BL54 YTW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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