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AE55 XWR

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,513 mi
Last recorded83,513 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XWR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,513 miles

steering appears to be slightly heavy

Fail 18 Aug 2022 83,511 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering appears to be slightly heavy

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 72,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,472 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 44,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,006 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 32,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,631 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,282 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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AE55 XWR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE55 XWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 XWR registered?

AE55 XWR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AE55 XWR safe to buy?

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