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CE55 NSV

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,708 mi
Last recorded147,708 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NSV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 147,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,697 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2017 122,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,273 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,100 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 87,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,976 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,358 miles

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

rear bumper + n/s outer sill cover damaged

service light on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,506 miles

n/s rear + o/s front + rear jacking blocks missing

n/s rear outer sill cover damaged

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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CE55 NSV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CE55 NSV, 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 CE55 NSV registered?

CE55 NSV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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