MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
brake hoses perished
n/s/r brake hose slightly damaged
n/s/r tyre on legal limit
slight play n/s/r suspension joint
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
All 4 brake hoses deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)
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
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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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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