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CE55 WDS

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,342 mi
Last recorded203,342 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 WDS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 203,342 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from engine/ gearbox when clutch is released

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 203,342 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise from engine/ gearbox when clutch is released

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 200,143 miles

All flexi brake hose's perished slightly

Nearside Front ABS Wire insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 189,587 miles

All service lights on

Both front flexi brake pipes perished

Nearside Front ABS Wire insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 189,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated Nearside front brake pad sensor missing, Offside rear brake pad wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All service lights on

Both front flexi brake pipes perished

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front ABS Wire insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 178,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 142,643 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,895 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

offside side body slight damage

Pass 23 Aug 2014 114,048 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 107,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 100,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,988 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,561 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,279 miles

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

dampness around power steering pipe

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 WDS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE55 WDS, 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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CE55 WDS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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