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CT55 CVF

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 86,247 miles

Emissions not tested exessive blue smoke from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,347 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 81,346 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,604 miles

Emissions only just met required limit

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,053 miles

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,605 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut on n/s/f tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

high spots on n/s & o/s rear a.b.s. rings

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,563 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

wear on front & rear brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,722 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

rear disc's has light scoaring

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriating

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

all tyres has very light perashing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,891 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,723 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 CVF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CT55 CVF, 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 CVF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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