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BL54 YUU

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,431 mi
Last recorded167,431 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 167,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 May 2025 167,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 161,060 miles

Rear Rear subframe slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2023 150,229 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 150,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Nsf wires broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 134,020 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 133,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre valve leaking

Offside Front Wing mirror worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,155 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 119,950 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket on main silencer not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside rear parking brake performance considerably higher than offside

Fail 25 Feb 2020 108,085 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket on main silencer not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside rear parking brake performance considerably higher than offside

Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,089 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,321 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,118 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 81,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

duelmass flywheel noisey

offside rear tyres has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,916 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

child seat attatched to o/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f tyre worn off on both edges & down to minimum legal requirements - requires replacing

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

Fail 17 Jul 2014 75,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

child seat attatched to o/s/r seat belt - unable to carry out full check on seat belt

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f tyre worn off on both edges & down to minimum legal requirements - requires replacing

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,289 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,289 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,172 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,883 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres on 2mm

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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BL54 YUU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL54 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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