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CA05 HXO

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 134,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

wipers poor

Pass 2 Feb 2023 130,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,154 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,442 miles

chip in screen

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,508 miles

chip in screen

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,837 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 118,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,695 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,175 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,904 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 64,120 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,731 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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CA05 HXO 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 89.5%.

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 CA05 HXO, 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 CA05 HXO registered?

CA05 HXO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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