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CX55 RZR

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,997 mi
Last recorded174,997 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 174,997 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 174,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 168,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 168,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 162,750 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 154,689 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 154,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 146,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 141,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 136,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 128,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,087 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 122,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 121,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 105,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,100 miles

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

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 RZR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

CX55 RZR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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