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AO55 XEC

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,447 mi
Last recorded159,447 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XEC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 159,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 159,447 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 159,124 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 159,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 155,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper 2nd arm (2.4.G.2)

plastic under car

Fail 14 Dec 2017 136,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

plastic under car

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 121,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outter edges

Rear heatshield damaged and not secured

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,716 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 9 Nov 2011 71,081 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,184 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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AO55 XEC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO55 XEC, 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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AO55 XEC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is AO55 XEC safe to buy?

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