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AE05 XXT

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,357 mi
Last recorded144,357 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 144,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray broken

windscreen damage to nearside

Fail 17 Aug 2021 144,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray broken

windscreen damage to nearside

Pass 15 Aug 2020 137,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,139 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine oil leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,664 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front and rear supension bump stops perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,760 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,682 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,273 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 52,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,975 miles

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

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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AE05 XXT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE05 XXT, 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 AE05 XXT registered?

AE05 XXT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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