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CT55 CTV

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,475 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear tyre tread wearing/worn to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,101 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 110,101 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,255 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear perishing and light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer joint, on hub (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn close to wear indicator, front brake discs also close to min.thickness

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to rear seat

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,376 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,216 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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CT55 CTV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CT55 CTV, 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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CT55 CTV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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