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BT55 WRA

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,577 mi
Last recorded177,577 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WRA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 177,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 177,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose 3 bolts visibly loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 161,228 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 161,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

engine cover, under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 140,942 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 140,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes coating very swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 132,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes coating very swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (top arm ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front arm) bush leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2016 115,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,727 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 108,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 101,289 miles

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

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,551 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,517 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,042 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 WRA 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 76.2%.

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 BT55 WRA, 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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BT55 WRA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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