MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bonnet catch broken
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
bonnet catch broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
bonnet catch broken
brake check
oil level low
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
bonnet catch broken
brake check
oil level low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake check
offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall
Both front shock absorbers have negligible damping effect
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front shock absorbers have negligible damping effect
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r wheel bearing slight play. n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HN55 CEA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HN55 CEA, 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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HN55 CEA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 October 2005.
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