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T947 AJB

1999 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,006 mi
Last recorded81,006 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 118105,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 AJB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2009 77,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 77,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,579 miles

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

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

front number plate needs replacing shortly.

hand brake needs adjusting. too high

Pass 18 Apr 2006 134,881 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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T947 AJB is a 1999 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,384 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 T947 AJB, 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 27 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T947 AJB is a 1999 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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