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BJ05 MXE

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,288 mi
Last recorded109,288 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MXE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,288 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,455 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,651 miles

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

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

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,907 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,687 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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BJ05 MXE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ05 MXE, 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 BJ05 MXE registered?

BJ05 MXE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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