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CN55 SUF

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,668 mi
Last recorded117,668 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 SUF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,668 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,962 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,960 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 100,075 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 100,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,119 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

EML shows a fault

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 79,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,309 miles

Nearside Front slight shouldering outside edge

Offside Rear cut to kerbing rib not to cords

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,517 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering feels heavy

Fail 16 Feb 2012 49,517 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

steering feels heavy

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,631 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,507 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,026 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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CN55 SUF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CN55 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN55 SUF registered?

CN55 SUF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is CN55 SUF safe to buy?

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