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BT05 XRF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,485 mi
Last recorded169,485 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XRF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 169,470 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 167,067 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wet weather

Fail 25 Jun 2019 167,067 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

wet weather

Pass 29 May 2018 165,437 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 165,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 143,709 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 135,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 116,357 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 116,355 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,586 miles

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

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

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)

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

rear screen wash not working

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,590 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 27,589 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,351 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 XRF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRF, 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 BT05 XRF registered?

BT05 XRF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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