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DN05 LXA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,312 mi
Last recorded143,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 143,312 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 143,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 132,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,157 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 121,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 121,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 111,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,775 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,435 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,947 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,629 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2008 15,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 15,879 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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DN05 LXA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 DN05 LXA, 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 DN05 LXA registered?

DN05 LXA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is DN05 LXA safe to buy?

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