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BN55 XVW

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,118 mi
Last recorded155,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 155,118 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 155,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 145,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 132,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet opening operation poor

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service well over due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service over due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service over due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,802 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

service light on

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,802 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

requires tracking

service light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,755 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr light lens cracked

rear brake discs slightly lipped

sills covered

staining around fuel tank

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around fuel tank

exhaust corroded

osr light lens cracked

sills covered

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,669 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 67,482 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,743 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,012 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,028 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front jacking point mounting missing

o/s headlight aim on upper limit

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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BN55 XVW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN55 XVW, 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 BN55 XVW registered?

BN55 XVW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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