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CF55 KLM

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,341 mi
Last recorded158,341 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 KLM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 158,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 158,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 142,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 142,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/rear shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f brake pad below required min (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre low tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,827 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine management light on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 124,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,160 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,857 miles

font tyres near limit

front inner brake pads low

Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,852 miles

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

font tyres near limit

front inner brake pads low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Dec 2012 68,179 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,050 miles

offside rear brake pad warning sensor disconnected.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 59,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake pad warning sensor disconnected.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 52,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2008 43,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NOTE plastic underbody covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2008 34,780 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,780 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CF55 KLM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF55 KLM, 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 KLM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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