MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold edges and damaged outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Emissions not tested engine oil below minimum (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold edges and damaged outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect inner bulb retainer damaged (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT05 XMK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BT05 XMK, 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 XMK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2005.
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