MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
service light on
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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?
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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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BN55 XVW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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