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CF55 NXP

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,694 mi
Last recorded117,694 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 NXP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,694 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 117,675 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,660 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,842 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 69,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 64,376 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 64,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on limit 1.65mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,696 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 8 Nov 2017 50,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,017 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,935 miles

Offside Front edge wear on tyre

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,903 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 18 Nov 2013 31,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,473 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,942 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,622 miles

o/s/f tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,880 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 NXP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NXP, 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 CF55 NXP registered?

CF55 NXP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is CF55 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 NXP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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