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AD05 LXR

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,991 mi
Last recorded134,991 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,991 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,537 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 134,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,141 miles

Rear Both flexi brake hoses starting to split

Fail 1 Oct 2021 134,135 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe loose on down pipe (clamp damaged) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust centre rear heat shield bracket come away

Fail 24 Sep 2021 134,135 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe loose on down pipe (clamp damaged) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust centre rear heat shield bracket come away

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,930 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 133,923 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 133,219 miles

Front bonnet not opening

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 133,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing in antiroll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing in antiroll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front bonnet not opening

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 114,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack joints

Pass 11 Oct 2014 112,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 112,107 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,127 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 100,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,087 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 95,087 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 83,292 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,222 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 57,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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AD05 LXR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AD05 LXR, 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 AD05 LXR registered?

AD05 LXR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is AD05 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 LXR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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