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BT55 WRU

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,969 mi
Last recorded139,969 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WRU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 139,969 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 139,969 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 137,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 137,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Dogleg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Dogleg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 134,157 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 134,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 131,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (inner) brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm. 205/55r 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic floor coverings fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2022 131,255 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (inner) brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm. 205/55r 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic floor coverings fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 129,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 127,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 125,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear silencer box heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2018 121,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear silencer box heat shield insecure

Pass 31 May 2017 114,778 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 114,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,938 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,960 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,047 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,673 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 48,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 37,529 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 WRU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BT55 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

BT55 WRU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is BT55 WRU safe to buy?

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