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CX55 RWW

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RWW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer egde worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

minor oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear subframe and suspension coroded

rear subframe perscribed areas coroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested bet test failed aborted cat test due to excessive smoke and engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front tyre outer egde worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

minor oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear subframe and suspension coroded

rear subframe perscribed areas coroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,540 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 114,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pipes are plastic coated and are showing signs of bulging under coating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,103 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,484 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

N/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,295 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 RWW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX55 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

CX55 RWW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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