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BT55 NUW

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,289 mi
Last recorded125,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

broken glass in boot ,testable items checked carefully ,advise removing asap

front brake hoses slightly perished

oil leak around rear axle

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,342 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 112,159 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,310 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 91,273 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 82,842 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 73,780 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 73,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 65,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,218 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

innside and outside of o/side front tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,090 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 37,395 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,387 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
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BT55 NUW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT55 NUW, 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 BT55 NUW registered?

BT55 NUW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BT55 NUW safe to buy?

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