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CN55 UEB

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,399 mi
Last recorded191,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 UEB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 191,399 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2020 191,397 miles

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 182,189 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 182,185 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 175,983 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2016 160,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 145,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 132,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,861 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,861 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 UEB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEB, 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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CN55 UEB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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