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BT55 WTY

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,624 mi
Last recorded157,624 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 157,624 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 157,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 149,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,820 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 146,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated through to inner section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated through to inner section (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,888 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2019 128,888 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 112,505 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,887 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,902 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 66,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,161 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 21,162 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,417 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 WTY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

BT55 WTY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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