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BF05 XVS

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,154 mi
Last recorded169,154 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XVS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 169,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 158,678 miles

Front headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 158,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front headlamp washers inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 148,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake effort low

Fail 22 Oct 2018 148,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Park brake only just reached efficiency

Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,852 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 141,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 133,942 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 133,942 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 129,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 121,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,900 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 116,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre run flat warning indicates fault

windscreen has damage along top of swept area but it does not affect the view of the road

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,400 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)

advise on damage to offside rear wheel outer rim and nearside front wheel outer rim

front brake pads worn to 1.5mm limit

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,356 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BF05 XVS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF05 XVS, 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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BF05 XVS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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