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BT05 XMG

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,724 mi
Last recorded92,724 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XMG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 92,722 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 80,438 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,574 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,608 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,027 miles

Engine bay cover fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,952 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,952 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,518 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Aug 2013 56,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,888 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 45,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,990 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,761 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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BT05 XMG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT05 XMG, 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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BT05 XMG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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