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DN05 XRO

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,126 mi
Last recorded128,126 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XRO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 124,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 120,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 116,695 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 111,144 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 103,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 94,306 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,441 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,239 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,888 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 30,756 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 30,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XRO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN05 XRO, 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

How do I check the history of DN05 XRO?

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What year was DN05 XRO registered?

DN05 XRO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is DN05 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 XRO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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