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AH02 MLH

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,162 mi
Last recorded55,162 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 MLH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 55,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,093 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 51,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,213 miles

Both rear tyres ate ten years old

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 31,757 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 31,757 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,888 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 29,888 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter partially missing (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,606 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,228 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,661 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,409 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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AH02 MLH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AH02 MLH, 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 AH02 MLH registered?

AH02 MLH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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