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AF05 HLE

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,657 mi
Last recorded109,657 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HLE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 109,657 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 108,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,411 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,041 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 103,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,334 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 102,334 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,469 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,628 miles

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 53,352 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection as n/s/r and o/s/r child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 39,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,332 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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AF05 HLE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF05 HLE, 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 AF05 HLE registered?

AF05 HLE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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