MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Brake check required as warning light is on dash
Front brake hoses are perishing
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
Os rear shock absorber is weeping
both front tyres worn on edges
front number plate cracked
Nearside rear tyre worn
Sill covers & undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for BU05 YXY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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