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CF55 JWM

2005 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,911 mi
Last recorded142,911 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 JWM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 142,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 22 Dec 2020 138,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2019 127,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,480 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,986 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has edge wear

slight smear from n/s wiperblade

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,442 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,156 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,136 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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CF55 JWM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CF55 JWM, 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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CF55 JWM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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