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BN55 CSU

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,689 mi
Last recorded138,689 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 138,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 138,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,302 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met the minimum requirements and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Oct 2023 128,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,625 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,102 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.9mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,458 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low & unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,601 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,601 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2015 93,553 miles

front brakes worn

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2015 93,553 miles

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

front brakes worn

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,049 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,758 miles

traction control light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,897 miles

warning lamps on

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,897 miles

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

warning lamps on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,741 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,514 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,514 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BN55 CSU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 CSU, 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 BN55 CSU registered?

BN55 CSU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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