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AF55 LXN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,683 mi
Last recorded127,683 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Slight misting of oil around differential

Pass 2 Sep 2017 96,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 96,030 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,906 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 77,799 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,170 miles

slight play in the o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,356 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,594 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,658 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,296 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

deep cut in nearside front tyre

deep cut in offside front tyre

front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,681 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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AF55 LXN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF55 LXN, 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 AF55 LXN registered?

AF55 LXN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AF55 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 LXN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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