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CX55 RUY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,313 mi
Last recorded122,313 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RUY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 122,313 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 122,312 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,413 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 116,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,476 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hoses under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,475 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from hoses under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,930 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,939 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,931 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,287 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,740 miles

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Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre edges slightly worn

rear offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2014 63,975 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,136 miles

both front +rear offside brake pads worn

rear nearside brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,747 miles

front/rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,058 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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CX55 RUY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CX55 RUY, 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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What year was CX55 RUY registered?

CX55 RUY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is CX55 RUY safe to buy?

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