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CX55 SEY

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,262 mi
Last recorded102,262 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,823 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,808 miles

Front and Rear brake pads worn low

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,213 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,970 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on outside

rear tyres on 3-4 mm,legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,923 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 SEY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

CX55 SEY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CX55 SEY safe to buy?

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