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CP55 UFZ

2005 BMW 118

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 UFZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,320 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,320 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,922 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 117,917 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,395 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine turns over very slow on start-up

Fail 12 Apr 2019 114,374 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine turns over very slow on start-up

Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,664 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and front hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside reg lamp bulb holder loose in bumper

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Oil leak underside of engine and rear diff casing oily ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle nearside rear run flat type,offside rear standard type (4.1.A.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and front hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside reg lamp bulb holder loose in bumper

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Oil leak underside of engine and rear diff casing oily ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,814 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,810 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,640 miles

Front number plate damaged not likely to be misread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged not likely to be misread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,352 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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre getting low.3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,197 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,477 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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CP55 UFZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP55 UFZ, 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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CP55 UFZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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