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DA05 XLN

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XLN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 140,987 miles

Front both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

Rear o/s & n/s/r upper suspension arm inner bushies slight play

smoke test too low to detect

Pass 6 Sep 2016 130,344 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 130,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 120,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 120,368 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2013 106,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DA05 XLN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA05 XLN, 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 DA05 XLN registered?

DA05 XLN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is DA05 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 XLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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