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BX05 ASH

2017 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ASH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 82,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 100,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,359 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs slight lip

Pass 2 Oct 2024 94,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,959 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,520 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 87,520 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror Cowl Damaged, Side Repeater Light Unit deteriorated with Water Ingress (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip Beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn to Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 40,676 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,603 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 27,935 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,261 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 60,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 17,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,761 miles

Nearside Front Mirror surround loose/damaged

Offside Front Mirror surround loose/damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2019 30,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mirror surround loose/damaged

Offside Front Mirror surround loose/damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,897 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2017 18,722 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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BX05 ASH is a 2017 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 BX05 ASH, 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 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 ASH registered?

BX05 ASH is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 20 November 2017.

Is BX05 ASH safe to buy?

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