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BU05 YXY

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,841 mi
Last recorded155,841 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 155,841 miles

Brake check required as front and rear pads appear low

Noise from gear box [duell mass]

Ns front tyre has worn on outer edge close to limit

Fail 28 Jan 2017 155,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/rft (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake check required as front and rear pads appear low

Noise from gear box [duell mass]

Ns front tyre has worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2016 140,695 miles

Brake check required as warning light is on dash

Front brake hoses are perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2016 140,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake check required as warning light is on dash

Front brake hoses are perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,287 miles

Os rear shock absorber is weeping

Pass 15 Feb 2014 111,774 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,245 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,495 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BU05 YXY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU05 YXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 YXY registered?

BU05 YXY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BU05 YXY safe to buy?

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